What makes up a good essay?

<p>I dont know where to start. I am thinking of a topic . I want to be unique.</p>

<p>What makes up a good essay and how did you start your essay?</p>

<p>Show your personality through your college essay; make it your own.</p>

<p>Hi, I haven't written any whole essays that I might use yet, but I do have some ideas... stuff like writing things you're passionate about. How about starting with detail, real-life oriented things like a descriptive introductory narrative of a significant/touching moment in your life or dialogue? Other than that, I can only repeat general stuff other people have said...unless you give more detail on what activities/issues you're interested in. did that help?</p>