<p>I have started writing my common app essay, but I feel like my topic is not strong enough. Is it okay to write about a hobby that I have that is not academic or athletic at all? I was thinking of writing about how I collect movie ticket stubs or something in that vein, but I'm not sure if that's a good topic. Is it possible to write about such a mundane topic and still convey to colleges why they should want me at their schools?</p>
<p>Should I write about something more scholarly?</p>