<p>I already wrote a common app essay, but it is rather average. I’m thinking about rewriting it. Should I make it down-to-earth, like somewhat sane and chillin, or should I go all nonconformist on their ass and be all poetic and dark and Vonnegutesque. Because I have a good idea for the nonconformist essay, but it will take a lot of hard work, and I don’t want to be too risky.</p>