<p>From other student examples, I have concluded that UofC likes to see more creative pieces. </p>
<p>My question is: does the essay have to relate to us or can it be total fiction? Or should it be a combination of both; for example, describing a road and then describing how it somehow represents us?</p>
<p>As far as I know, it can be completely fiction.</p>
<p>Anything you write will be, in essence, a reflection of you. So if you write fiction for your essay, that says something about you — the question is, will their perception of you be what you want it to? Figure out how you want the adcom to see you, and then figure out how to best achieve that through your essays.</p>
<p>Ok thanks. One more question, would you recommend the essay have some sort of theme?</p>
<p>As long as it is satisfying to the admissions counselor/reader in some way, I think you're good.</p>