<p>At almost every UChicago chance thread I read, people keep saying that a great, unique essay is practically the "THING" that will get you in. What happens if a person such as myself writes an ordinary, non-unique essay to one of the "famous" Uchicago prompts? Would they have a harder time getting accepted? I'm sort of concerned because I've NEVER been good at writing creative and imaginative stories/essays.</p>
<p>You don’t need to be creative, imaginative, or any sort of legendary writer to get into Chicago. At the same time, don’t just copy and paste a template off the internet.</p>
<p>Be yourself. Show them who you are, and, more importantly, show them that you’re a person who loves learning enough to flourish in Chicago’s heavily academic environment. THAT’S the important part of the essay.</p>
<p>Most importantly, have fun! :)</p>
<p>You don’t have to fit into a creative or quirky stereotype if you know what I mean, no. If you can write a good “boring” essay on one of the prompts you’ll still be fine. I’ve read a bunch of essays on the admitted student group, and I can tell you for certain that there is an immense range of writing styles. Good luck!</p>
<p>I got in with a good boring essay. I’m definitely not creative - I was honest with my feelings and put them down in a persuasive essay.</p>
<p>I got in EA and I don’t know if anyone would call my essay “witty” or “unique,” it was honest. Pick the prompt that you connect best with, generate ideas, and write them. Don’t try to mold your writing to what you think they want: being original will count more.</p>
<p>Make your own prompt. That’s what I did.</p>
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