<p>For my common app essay I want to answer the question about challenging a belief or idea. I'm pro-life and wanted to write about how I'm passionate about the issue and what I've learned from being active in pro-life activities. I've read many lists that say you should avoid the topic of abortion, but I am not going to preach or write as if my position is the 'right' one. Do you think this would be okay, or is it still too sensitive of an topic?</p>
<p>For any topic, I think the most important thing is to show yourself and how you have changed by going through different challenges. If you really want to stick to this topic, I would recommend you to try to focus more on yourself as how you change through pro-life activities rather than focusing on the topic of abortion itself.</p>
<p>Actually you never know the perspective of the adcom reading your essay </p>
<p>If your story is unique go for it otherwise think twice</p>
<p>What will adcoms learn about you that is relevant to your potential at that college? That’s important to consider for any prompt.</p>
<p>As for this topic, it’s tricky. Depending on the college, they may be looking for open mindedness, flexibility, the ability to take different perspectives, etc. Would you show that?</p>
<p>It’s not really the adcoms’ personal views; it’s how you may come across.</p>
<p>You aren’t writing a position paper, or supposed to challenge the belief of your reader. You are intended to illustrate a situation you were in when you challenged a belief. So can you write about this as it pertains to your life in such a situation?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t. Abortion is a really, really touchy topic. I’m not saying you will for sure, but if you’re very passionate about this you may come across a little offensive-if the adcom did not share the same views. But, if it’s really that central to your identity, you might as well if you think it will give you a great essay.</p>