<p>Does my common app essay need to convey something "meaningful?" I'm really tempted to write something quirky and fun, will colleges dismiss this as being too frivolous?</p>
<p>Write something quirky and fun, and show it to your advisor and see what he/she thinks. It'll probably be fine, since the essay is supposed to show your personality. Just don't try too hard or it will flop! That's the biggest danger. Good luck!</p>