I remember feeling totally overwhelmed by the short answer essays. They seemed so brief, but packing in my personality and experiences felt impossible! What finally worked for me was to focus on authenticity. I tried telling a small, specific story rather than covering every little detail about myself.
Also, editing was key. I had friends read them over to help pinpoint if I was making my points clear or if I was just rambling. Anyone else have tips that helped with their short college essays?