EPTi think writing generically, undermines your performance
however.. this is a good point
A third type of essay to avoid is one that tries to be very comical or that relies heavily on a gimmick. While a sense of humor is a valuable quality and may add a pleasing dimension to an essay, most essays that attempt to be exceptionally funny do not succeed and do not help the applicant in competitive admissions.
a little bit , but don't revolve your whole essay around it?
writing at a high level is difficult
