<p>The adcoms will probably be impressed with your essays, but only in relation to the statements they receive from other seniors. You may be able to outwrite Typical Princeton Applicant, but that's not much of a distinction. </p>
<p>Do you get what I'm saying? Don't let CC kids inflate your ego -- be realistic. Again: are your statements more effectively written than what most Princeton applicants can be expected to submit? Okay, sure, that's a safe bet. Is your writing "gorgeous?" No -- it's closer to "stuttering and pretentious."</p>
<p>You can expect your writing "talent" to give you a leg-up in the admissions process, but it's not a crutch; you can't rely on it completely.</p>