<p>I've done three college essays
(Common App essay - tell about an experience that had an impact on you
Common App short answer - elaborate on one of your activities
Supplement - tell about an experience that was just plain fun)</p>
<p>I started all of them in a story-telling way. ("Flakes of snow swirled around me." "I exited the airport and was immediately lost in a bustle of activity" etc.)</p>
<p>There were a few sentences (about 1 paragraph) of this, then I get into the traditional reflective style.</p>
<p>Is this ok, or do I need to change it up?</p>