We had a college counselor said that one should make their college entrance essay amusing. Which made me think of what the average academic and professional backgrounds the typical college admission counselors would have?
I believe that many admissions counselors work in a specific undergraduate office of admissions or something. I imagine they come from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds, all though perhaps some of them have work experience in customer service or advising. Your essay doesn’t have to be amusing, but it should be engaging. Don’t try to be funny if it seems contrived; try to write in your own voice.