Mention controversial interest in essay - or sanitize it?

happy1
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:33:21 +0000

Keep in mind that the college essay should not be considered a “soul baring” exercise. You want to give admissions officers a glimpse into something about you that may not be apparent on the application and, most importantly, you want to give them a reason to get excited about having you as a student at their college.

Agree with the advice to start with an outline or rough draft and see how it goes. FWIW, CC has people who would be willing to read the essay and provide advice.