The danger of the college essay is not in writing a bad essay but a boring one.
Another great weak of working with seniors on "non-boring" essays.
Short Answer essay highlights included...
a camp prank in Cabin 16
a night with a cello and Swiss rock band
babysitting day from hell
Jamba Juice smoothie maker
Personal Essay highlights included...
a B-52 and an air show
1st graders and a robot
a night at 7-11 with the girls
kayaking in Montana with dad
the "world's largest pancakes"
a rocker's first gig