<p>seriously... should i write this essay? i really don't want to. i want to get into Penn so bad, but I'm not really creative with essays so i don't think this essay would help me.</p>
<p>my thoughts on it are that it is only there to help you. If you have the time to spend on writing a really nice creative piece that may give the admissions staff a little more information about you, then go for it. However, I wouldn't submit anything less than perfect..so if you don't have the time or want to put the effort into it, then don't. It won't hurt your chances since it is truly optional.</p>
<p>It is truly optional. Many people who get in don't write it.</p>
<p>sounds good.</p>
<p>i wouldnt risk it..</p>
<p>i don't really understand the question (i can be very slow sometimes). can't some PLEASE explain it to me? sounds like just a small taste of what an autobio of myself would be like?..</p>
<p>haha i'm gonna risk it</p>