Post successful essay tips! Also, what topics are cliche and best to avoid?

<p>For those of us going to be applying in the fall, or are just curious, would those of you who are already in college post your own tips for the newbies who are starting to stress out?</p>

<p>What topis should we avoid? How many people to send it to for review? Any specific essay formulas?</p>

<p>There are no cliche topics. There are only cliche treatments of topics.</p>

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<p>Great, thanks for the links guys!</p>