<p>Hi, I've got a couple of nervous-rising-senior-filling-out-applications questions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Firstly, I was wondering if the essay was supposed to be more of a narrative or scholarly in nature. I am choosing to write about "an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity" to me, so I see the usefulness of both kinds of essays. However, I am unsure if the personal appeal of a narrative is more effective than the professional appeal of a more scholarly essay.</p>
<p>Secondly, is it imperative to discuss a single event, or would it be possible to discuss things I noticed across an entire year? I ask this because, in my paranoia, I'm overthinking the word "encounter..."</p>
<p>Thanks again for any advice!</p>