<p>or is anyone else writing on a topic thats not suggested on their supple?</p>
<p>I gave a list of my favorites.</p>
<p>You may write about anything.</p>
<p>I wrote an entire essay! If they said you could - why not? And it's not like my essay was meaningless or anything. I would not have submitted it if I thought it would be a waste of the adcom's time. Seriously, you can write about anything. Unless you feel that your credentials and personality have been well conveyed throughout your application, I would suggest writing an additional essay. I'm not too fond of writing a list of favorites though. Who cares? Chances are (if it's books), it'll be very similar to many other applicants' favorites. The goal is to stand out in the admissions process - not to blend in! If you have something compelling to write about, and if you're a good writer - GO FOR IT! Good luck to everyone [especially all Harvard (SC)EA Applicants]!</p>
<p>-Jon :)</p>
<p>i know i basically have to right it, but my original question was do i have to follow the suggested topics</p>
<p>Joe- no, you can write about whatever you want. Make up your own question and answer it if you want! I wrote about my own topic.</p>
<p>Nah, actually you don't HAVE TO write it. You ought to only if you feel your credentials and overall info weren't conveyed well enough in other parts of your app. I didn't follow the suggestions. I didn't feel I could express enough about myself with those topics. That's why they're called POSSIBLE topics. It's good to just write about your own topic. That's what I did. Plus, after reading TONS of additional "essays" that are merely lists of books, etc., your own unique essay (if well written) can potentially grab the interest of the adcoms. Go for it!</p>
<p>-Jon :D</p>