How to write a standout college essay

<p>What should I include in my essay?
What will make it different and more noticeable than everyone elses?
How can I make the colleges really want me through this?
Your help is appreciated </p>

<p>Here’s a thread from last year that might help: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-essays/1526461-pitfalls-traps-new-common-application-essay.html?highlight=gibby”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-essays/1526461-pitfalls-traps-new-common-application-essay.html?highlight=gibby&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;