<p>What direction should this type of essay take? Is a compare and contrast more appropriate or should I write creatively and make it similar to the regular admission essay? It’s difficult because I want to show who I am while detailing my reasons for transferring.</p>
<p>Which essay are you talking about? The CA long essay specifically asks for the reasons you want to transfer. The Amherst supplement requires 2 essays responding to prompts.</p>
<p>I think my question pertains more towards the Common app question which gives a pretty vague prompt.</p>