A quick tip in the Common Application Essay

College Essays
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<p>Good afternoon CC.</p>

<p>I want to ask some quick tips/questions about what to do and what not to do in the essay topics.</p>

<p>I chose option 2.
Option 2 asks: "Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you."</p>

<p>I want to talk about Discrimination, specially the ones in High School (bullying, to be more specific).
However, I don't know if this is an "issue" that affects local, national, or international.</p>

<p>Also, I don't know how to "organize" my essay. I mean, I don't know how many paragraphs nor the style. I also don't know how to make a hard and solid introduction and conclusion.</p>

<p>And one last thing: If this topic is good, I'm thinking of putting a short and brief anecdote of why that is important to me.
However, I don't know if it will be a good idea.
I was bullied and highly discriminated in my high school, by both older and younger kids.
But I don't know if I should mention that since the Essay should be objective and analytical and not personal and emotional.</p>

<p>Can you guys help me, please?</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

<p>*I'm an international student from El Salvador</p>

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<p>Discrimination is cliche, but you can definitely make it work, as long as you make it extremely specific to you. </p>

<p>Organization-wise, you want to create a narrative. Start off with a specific instance where you were discriminated against, then discuss what you did about it, and conclude with what you learned. You’re making a story while simultaneously putting yourself in a positive light. Don’t tell an story of how you got revenge or how much you hated those that bullied you. Leave the reader thinking “wow, he went through some rough times but always stayed positive and mature.”</p>

<p>Be personal! Good luck</p>

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<p>the essay should be analytical but why objective? it’s a PERSONAL essay meant to be a showcase for your own unique perspective. In general, your essay should demonstrate a depth of character and/or a breadth of knowledge. the whole point is about why it’s important to you in the context of your growth as a student of life.</p>

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<p>If you’re passionate about this topic, and you’ve personally grown from bullying, then write about it.</p>

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<p>Okay!! Thanks for your help!</p>

<p>I’ll do this then. Hopefully it will be awesome.</p>

<p>Thank you</p>