<p>For the Common App, I'm writing an essay that's completely narratively based. It's not really much of an essay, but I've seen other essays successfully written this way. Any thoughts on its effectiveness? I know there are many factors that go into making a great essay, but I'm not sure if the adcoms will appreciate having to do more than just read the essay to glean what I'm trying to say.</p>
<p>I did one as well. just saying</p>
<p>Yeah I’m just not sure how well these types of essays are received by those reading them. Would they prefer a more straightforward approach to the essay?</p>
<p>I don’t like it personally. But I’m not in admissions, and I hate to discourage anyone who wants to do their own thing. It might work well with the way you write. You don’t have much room, so I think the direct route is most effective.</p>
<p>BrownParent, thanks for the response. That’s what I figured since it’s generally longer winded and without a doubt less direct. I know the essay will fit in the 650 word limit, but I’m afraid admissions may have opinions similar to yours, but I guess it depends on each person. I personally wanted to showcase the various facets of my personality without shoving it in their faces, and I thought a full narrative and/or groups of vignettes would be an interesting approach.</p>
<p>Maybe if you are a very good writer, did you write it yet so I can read it?</p>
<p>I’m not entirely done yet, but I’ll make sure to PM it to you. As sort of a background I do love writing and I’m won the NCTE Achievement Awards in writing and got a couple gold regional medals for the Scholastic writing contest.</p>