<p>My condolences on the loss of your brother. </p>
<p>The most important tip is that college admissions officers will be reading the essay to learn about you and what you have to offer the college. They will not be reading the essay to learn about your brother.</p>
<p>If the essay will tell them lots about you, then submit it. Examples of this could be if as a result of your brother's death, you decided on a certain career goal or became active in certain kind of organizations. For instance, if he died of cancer and in tribute to him, you participated in the Lance Armstrong Challenge, raising thousands of dollars for cancer research, your experience could make an excellent essay topic.</p>
<p>Otherwise, I don't suggest writing the essay for college. However, it may be a good journal entry for you or an entry for an inspirational writing contest.</p>