Best Essay Topic?

  1. Should I talk about how I used to suck at math and now I tutor math to kids of all ages (internship)(taking AP Calc AB next year, 29 on math act but retaking, math grades have improved, going into engineering)
  2. Should I talk about my love of helping others which is shown through my volunteering, internship/job, and multiple othe EC's?

Why don’t you outline both topics and see which resonates with you. The topic itself is far less important that what the essay says about you – use it as an opportunity to tell something about yourself that isn’t clear from the application and that will make admission officers want to have you on campus.

I like the math. Its shows the ability to take on a challenge and not give up.

How about a combination of both? Use the #1 as the opening hook to further explain #2.