<p>My essay topic is about something I am passionate about but it's kind of controversial.</p>
<p>Actually, it's pretty freakin' controversial. As a former rape victim, I have a very strong opinion on that topic and topics that relate/follow it such as <em>woman</em> shaming and abortion. </p>
<p>Also, I wouldn't really call myself a feminist, but I do have strong opinions on women in society - such as how they are mostly blamed for things: pregnancies - relating to abortion, rape, some are even blamed for domestic violence. And this all relates together. And would be a perfect subject because I am VERY passionate about these issues and actually do campaigns and fundraisers for domestic violence victims, rape victims, etc.</p>
<p>The school is a liberal arts college and is not really affiliated with any religion but it was founded upon Christian principles. However, after reading some info on the school, many students have said that the campus is diverse in religion and you are not required to take religion classes.</p>
<p>With that said, do you think it'd be a bad idea to write about such a controversial topic?</p>
<p>Except in extreme cases (of which this does not seem to be one), it’s the execution not the topic that matters. This topic could definitely yield an essay that sounds more like a political manifesto or moralistic appeal than a personal essay, even though the topics are intimately personal. The ultimate purpose of your essay will be to discuss these topics in a way that reflects upon your experiences and how you think, and hopefully in ways that will suggest your capacity to positively contribute to the college campus.</p>
<p>With all honesty, does anyone think an adcom would put bias onto it?
I mean, what if I get a really conservative male reader who just disagrees with me completely? LOL.</p>
<p>I think that could absolutely happen. Especially with a hot topic like abortion. I think it would is on a much more intimate level and the reader might have a hard time hiding their personal views. I believe most people should be able to look past it but I also think that if someone was on the opposite end of the spectrum they might be turned off by it. </p>
<p>I am kind of in the same basket. I wrote my essay about my military experience. I worried about it being read by an anti-war type person and being looked negatively on. I talked to some mentors and my mind was somewhat set at easy. Basically they just told me that you never know who is going to read it and it would be impossible to mold each essay to a certain person or certain ideology. So if it is something you care about deeply and can write a great essay about I would go for it. Like the first poster said it is more about relating it to how it is going to diversify and ultimately make their college better. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>“The school is a liberal arts college and is not really affiliated with any religion but it was founded upon Christian principles”</p>
<p>This really doesnt make much of a difference. Duke was founded by Methodist principles, but it obviously doesnt matter today. GO FOR IT!</p>