<p>I thought I could probably get a good answer in this forum.</p>
<p>Many essay prompts ask the writer to “describe or evaluate an experience that impacted him or her.”</p>
<p>I think this refers to an experience covering the time period of a day or two. However, could it be answered with an “experience” over several years - ex: someone’s development as a musician or athlete.</p>
<p>The best essays I’ve read cover a time span of a few years, giving a good sense of the writer’s depth and personality.</p>
<p>so what is your question?</p>
<p>This should be in the essay forum.</p>
<p>Generally, the most effective essays are anecdotes or a series of anecdotes wound around a central theme. Anecdotes force students to be specific, visceral and to avoid vague generalizations like “I learned how to be part of a team from volleyball.” </p>
<p>Could there be an effective essay spanning years? Yes, absolutely. But it’s much trickier to draw the reader in when you’re not telling a story, and it may mean you sacrifice depth for breadth.</p>
<p>^^Ah okay, sorry for posting it in the wrong forum.</p>
<p>This is question.</p>
<p>Many essay prompts ask the writer to “describe or evaluate an experience that impacted him or her.”</p>
<p>-Does something that happened over several years qualify as an experience? In example essay books, the responses to this question almost always focus on an event covering a day or two.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice glassesarechic :)</p>