<p>does the college essay have to have a specific lesson to it? i was reading some college presidents’ essays on WSJ and their essays didn’t seem to have a point to them.</p>
<p>You do not need to have a moral, or have learned something, or “opened” your eyes to the realities of life. If it fits with what you are writing, then you should include it. Otherwise not necessary</p>
<p>do you think if those college presidents applied with their essays at their own colleges, they will be accepted? I thought Pomona’s president’s essay is hard of dry.</p>