Another prompt I'm considering is the "resume from the future" — imagining it's 2050 and creating my resume with experiences and accomplishments that reflect the leader I've become . After the resume, I have to write a brief reflection: "what decision, experience, or lesson from your high school years do you believe most helped shape this future?" .
I actually love this idea because it lets me be creative while still showing who I am. But I'm worried it might come off as gimmicky. The admissions team says "be creative, but keep it clear" — a unique approach is fine as long as the message is coherent and my values shine through .
For students who've written creative essays: did you take risks with format? How did it go?
I actually love this idea because it lets me be creative while still showing who I am. But I'm worried it might come off as gimmicky. The admissions team says "be creative, but keep it clear" — a unique approach is fine as long as the message is coherent and my values shine through .
For students who've written creative essays: did you take risks with format? How did it go?
