College app essay topics? Advice?

Colleges and Universities A-Z California Institute of Technology
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I’m a junior and I’m working on college essays but I don’t have a lot to write about. I’m looking at a highly competitive college and so I want to write a good and unique essay. I’m not too worried about the writing part I just need a good idea. I think hearing other peoples topics might help me choose a path to take.

I am really don’t have any siblings so I’m pretty new to the process so I would greatly appreciate ideas and advice.

What are some topics you used/considered/heard about? Is it cliche to write about a sport?

Also, for anyone who has been thought the process do you have any advice that I probably haven’t heard already? How many colleges should I apply to? When should I start and finish my applications?

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You should probably ask about essays in the essay forum, and about building your college list in the college search and selection forum.

Your essay topic should be so unique to you that no one else could possibly have written it. Writing about another person’s topic in your own words will not do the trick. Some regular advice is to get the college essay book by Harry Bauld. There is also a blog called Essay Hell with a lot of good tips.

Good luck.