Does it HAVE to be an essay?

<p>I'm talking about the required Common App personal essay. This is probably a really dumb question, especially considering the fact that it contains the very word "essay" in its prompt and nothing else, but I was wondering if it would be alright for me to write something in a dialogue or journal style.</p>

<p>That's fine, I think.</p>

<p>I have absolutely no clue whether or not they would allow it, but it sounds like a cool idea. At least you'd stand out.</p>

<p>Standing out vs. ignoring the rules...not sure which route to take!</p>

<p>It's perfectly alright to not do it in a 'traditional' format</p>

<p>it's fine. some ppl do that, like write a poem or something, and still get in cuz of their uniqueness.</p>