<p>Would it be a bad idea to write my Common App essay about an event that happened when I wasn't in high school (I was 13 or 14)-it is about a time hiking with my Dad, discovering a passion of mine, not a competetion or event or anything like that.</p>
<p>its a great idea
adcoms are sick of reading about competitions and recital trials and tribulations. sounds like you have a winner</p>
<p>yes, it would be refreshing to read.</p>