There is no need to stretch your experiences thin and present yourself as an over-achiever. A smart admissions officer will be able to see right through an application without honesty. In my experience, Admissions officers actually prefer students who are straightforward and down to earth. They want real people with real, honest ideas. Second, you may feel like you want to be extra conservative when writing applications, but I would consider going out on a limb and experimenting with ideas you may have.
Colleges like to see creativity, spark, and a desire to push boundaries.
If you can write something that is honest, creative, and revealing of your true nature, no matter how personal, you will be able to win over the likes of the Admissions Officer at your school of choice. Packing and Moving Out Try to bring less than you think you need. When you are leaving home it is understandable to not want to leave things that you know and love behind. Your possessions are all you have when you get to school for the first time. But, I would encourage you to try to separate yourself from your trivial items.