<p>I'm pretty comfortable with my current Common App essay topic (described here: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-essays/1678264-what-do-you-think-of-this-common-app-essay-idea.html#latest">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-essays/1678264-what-do-you-think-of-this-common-app-essay-idea.html#latest</a>), but the topic occurs over the course of approximately ten different events. At best, I can probably consolidate my essay to 3-5 separate events, each with a little response/analysis.</p>
<p>Would it be bad to write in such an episodic style? Do you have any suggestions for writing such an essay?</p>
<p>Do you know which college you’re applying to? Some colleges let you write a supplemental essay with very few restrictions and I think this would be better suited to that purely because of its length. </p>
<p>For the Common App, you’re looking at around 150 words per event, including analysis, excluding some sort of intro and conclusion. </p>
<p>Honestly, I’m new to this as well, and it could work. But it could be the case that 800-900 words would be much more comfortable for this type of story to deliver it’s message. </p>
<p>If your college allows you to write a supplemental essay, consider doing this for that and writing a short and focused common app essay. </p>
<p>But no harm in writing a draft and seeing how well it works given the 650 word limit. Best of luck!</p>
<p>I think this could be cool, as long as they’re all connected and the reader doesn’t feel like they’re getting whiplash. Make sure that people can read it and still feel a connection to you/don’t feel rushed along from topic to topic.</p>