I have experience with a diversity of writing genres, including academic and formal writing but also creative pieces. This versatility helps me in knowing what should go into a strong college essay, which needs to be an engaging story but for an academic audience.
I wrote my AP Research paper over an entire school year. It received a perfect score from CollegeBoard and was used in future classes as a model paper. It taught me how to write for a scholarly audience and the importance of strong writing mechanics.
My experience with formal and academic writing combined with my creative storytelling has taught me what makes a compelling college essay.