<p>@decillon: No need to be rude. The 2012 prompts were a little less intellectual than those of past years, so I wasn’t used to writing essays on such topics. I also have had almost no instruction in analytical writing until this year, as my science-oriented school’s English classes vary greatly based on the teacher.</p>
<p>@Avalde4: Thanks for your reassurance! It’s good to know that I’m not alone. Good luck with your college apps! :)</p>