<p>Hi all. So for my college admissions essay, what I've written out is actually a letter addressing my older brother. I thought it might be a bad idea as I hadn't heard of anyone doing that sort of thing before, but I decided to write it out anyway to see how it would go. I rather like it, and I think in showing in such an intimate way the struggling nature of our relationship really speaks to my own personality and paradigm which is really what I wanted to be conveyed in the essay.
I'm still pretty iffy on if I should use it or not, though. I was thinking I might do some first-person intro kind of a thing, like leading up to my writing this letter which I have no intention to send, but it honestly just makes the whole thing seem awkward and forced. I could maybe make that work though if I decide it's really necessary. </p>
<p>So what are your thoughts? Add the intro? Ditch the letter thing altogether? Fine as is?
Thanks so much!!</p>