<p>I am upcoming senior, and I have not heard very much about essays or what they are supposed to be written about. Can someone fill me in?</p>
<p>Usually they are about 500 words in length so about a page and half double spaced. Write about something that matters a lot to you, someone who has profoundly influenced you, a unique and powerful experience. You want it to be unique as possible. Try to avoid a lot of the the generic topics like an epic sports game, or how much your mother has influenced you. You want to find something that makes you stand out. Hope that helps. College essays are probably the hardest part of the process. Good luck!</p>