<p>In a college essay, do you think it's better to talk about where you came from (sort of like a lifestory, but not as long and boring...sort of has a point) or your planned major/passion?</p>
<p>Depends. If you are applying for Graduate school, most likely you are talking about your passion but if you're applying for undergrad you can include a little bit more personal detail like where you came from. But if you have a very interesting background...I'd include a little bit of it in the grad school essay as well.</p>
<p>I'm applying for undergrad - - - possibly one of the Ivies</p>