Common app essay question! Please help =]

<p>Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence. </p>

<p>Could I use a character from a television show or do you think that doesn't pertain?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance! =]</p>

<p>urgent question, please help! :D</p>

<p>Colleges care about <em>you</em>, not about the character.</p>

<p><em>Any</em> character is OK, as long as the essay says something about you.</p>

<p>I can help in the flow , if you PM</p>

<p>The idea is to pick a character that reflects your smarts and college-readiness. After that, how you craft the answer is what matters-- and keeping to the char/word limits. See if you can come up with a medium a bit more artistic/creative than tv, though.</p>