What are the different “types” of college essays out there? One type is to write about an extracurricular, another is to talk about how you’re diverse. If you had to classify different types of college essays, what would they be?
<p>The best college essay is one that doesn't fall into any of those categories. Colleges are tired of hearing about how you play a musical instrument, your experience on a sports team, or how good you felt after you started volunteering--everyone writes about those things. If you write an essay about an experience unique to you, something interesting and new, and tell it in a conversational and eloquent manner, your essay won't fit in any "category"; it'll be unique and stand out from the crowd. After all, standing out is the best way to gain admission.</p>