<p>Are essays supposed to be directed towards the school? Like should there be something at the end "and thats why I feel I would grow at (fill in college)"? Also, do colleges like essays about trips and how they changed you or is that too cliche?</p>
<p>From my experience, it doesn't hurt to direct essays at school, but don't be totally overt about it or make it the main focus of your essay (unless it's part of one of the supplementary essays). Also, if you're going to state a specific school in your essay, make sure not to mix them up on mailings. And of course there are a few cliche topics, but as long as you make them your own by presenting an original and intriguing topic it most definitely shouldn't be a problem. Good luck :D</p>