<p>This might be an idiotic question, but I'm really stomped. What exactly qualifies as an intellectual experience and what doesn't? Can I write about my experience with Karate? How "creative" do I have to be with these type essays? I'm scared that I won't be able to crank out an earth shattering essay with a topic like that (since essays are supposed to save me because I'm lacking in other departments...) Thanks.</p>
<p>An essay where you define an intellectual experience as something different than everyone else might really help you stand out. You would need to explain why it was intellectual for you, what it meant to you and so on. It doesn't have to be earth-shattering.</p>