<p>i applied to Stanford RD, and i didn't write my roommate essay in letter format. rather, mine was more formal and about an important volunteering experience. will this hurt my admission chances because it makes me look boring? </p>
<p>i dont know whether this will help or hurt you, but in also wrote mine in formal type because there of my character restrictions. i hope it doesnt hurt.</p>
<p>i didn't. i wrote about my first kiss and it was just first person and friendly. must've worked, 'cause i'm floating in euphoria! good luck...you'll be fine</p>