<p>In 4th grade I got 4th in the county spelling bee. The essay I'm writing about it is humorous but also has a lot about life lessons I learned from this experience. Would this be appropriate for a competitive college essay?</p>
<p>If you can tie it in strongly with how it has made you a better person, yes. Though I’m not sure how impressive it would be. Mind posting/PMing it when you’re finished?</p>
<p>Well, colleges want to see what you recently did and achieved, not what you did all the way back in 4th grade.</p>
<p>me too. it’s interesting, want to see the final result</p>
<p>Yeah, just write what results you have achieved in the process of learning your experience. Make some conclusions and prospects!</p>