<p>I'm planning on writing my Common Application essay on how piano music inspires and calms me, and is a unique passion of mine. What category would this essay topic go under? I was thinking "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," but piano music isn't a specific song or influential piece of music. Would it go under "Topic of Your Choice?"</p>
<p>Here are all of the options:</p>
<p>Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.</p>
<p>Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you. </p>
<p>Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence.</p>
<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>A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you. </p>
<p>Topic of your choice.</p>