<p>I was wondering if it's bad to choose one of the topics they provide you, like describing a person that had influence on you or something like that. Should you think of your own topic?</p>
<p>I don't think the topic matters that much as much as how you write the essay. The one you mentioned I heard is tricky because you have to showcase yourself while describing the person.</p>
<p>It is not bad to choose one of their topics.</p>
<p>Ditto.</p>
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