Can having a unique essay topic hurt you

College Essays
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<p>My essay topic is .. I'm not sure how to describe it. It's different, unique , and something I'm hoping admissions counselors rarely see. I don't want to be to specific but I basically wrote about my love for a certain tv show and how I used my creativity to incorporate it in my real life. I feel like it's one of those essays where counselors will be like this is extremely weird or I've never seen something like this. Is it worth applying to Ivy League schools or high level schools with hopes that they might see something in my essay that they absolutely love. I have bad stats and am no where near top level colleges but I've always heard of those experimental kids and is there a chance I could be one?
3.45 gpa
2000 SAT
31 act </p>

<p>Again I know it's not ivy level but can a unique essay help? Thank you </p>

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<p>I guess a better title would be hurt or help you * </p>

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<p>Bump</p>

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<p>It it’s something quirky and kitsch like TOS Star Trek, maybe. If it’s Sherlock, forget it.</p>

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<p>@WasatchWriter‌ nope lol a lot different </p>

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<p>bump</p>

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<p>These two articles give some insights into Ivy League admissions:</p>

<p><a href=“How (Not) To Get Into An Ivy”>http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/10/how-to-get-in-ivy-league-admissions-opinions-colleges-jager-hyman.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“Secrets of Dartmouth Admissions Office”>Secrets of Dartmouth Admissions Office;

<p>Hope this helps. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>@eCoachJen‌ I’m also black… So does that increase my chances significantly like the article claims. Is it possible my extremely unique essay and my race could help me enough to get in?</p>

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<p>PratforUF, Each college is different and no one ever knows the outcome. Based on your usernames, I assume your first choice is UF. Below is articles pertaining to UF…</p>

<p>Hope this helps. Best of luck!</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local-education/why-cant-i-get-into-uf/nSWJW/#__federated=1”>http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/local-education/why-cant-i-get-into-uf/nSWJW/#__federated=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“University of Florida: Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA”>http://collegeapps.about.com/od/GPA-SAT-ACT-Graphs/ss/university-of-florida-admission-gpa-sat-act.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2014-02-19/features/os-uf-admissions-students-getting-in-20140219_1_uf-school-year-fsu”>http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2014-02-19/features/os-uf-admissions-students-getting-in-20140219_1_uf-school-year-fsu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>A recent article on how much essays matter…</p>

<p><a href=“College Admissions: The Essay Doesn't Matter as Much as You Think | Time”>https://time.com/3585539/college-application-essays-dont-matter-as-much-as-you-think/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>All the best! :)</p>