<p>Is writing about a parent's death a bad choice? Btw, I'm not going to overdramatize it. Just showing them how I've grown..etc</p>
<p>Like you said, if you focus on your person growth instead of woe-is-me, then it's an excellent topic.</p>
<p>I second clsrn, colleges care more about personal growth than woe-is-me. I think it will make a really good essay if you do personal growth :)</p>