Essay Style Help

College Essays
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<p>So I am writing a last minute redo of a 'why college X essay' and I would like some input on the style I am using.
Should one get directly to the point (as in I like college X because of A B and C) or is it fine to take a more indirect route (like starting with a short anecdote about how you became interested in the college)</p>

<p>The length of the essay is about 2 paragraphs (I'm guessing based on the character count) and I'm not sure if the indirect route I am using is too distracting.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I remember seeing a reply to a similar post which was very short, to the point, and just perfect in all ways. This is the format you should follow:</p>

<ol>
<li>Here’s me</li>
<li>Here’s you</li>
<li>Here’s you+me = <3</li>
</ol>

<p>Show them how you are, using anecdotes, instead of plainly telling them how you are.</p>

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<p>Oh that’s the best advice I think I’ve ever gotten.</p>