<p>How controversial is too controversial? There's something that's a very controversial topic that I want to at least in some way incorporate into my essay because it's something that's important to me. But I'm concerned because you never know who's going to be reading your essay, and I don't want drastically differing opinions to affect my acceptance...</p>
<p>The essay should be personal, not political. </p>
<p>The essay should be about you, not about your views.</p>
<p>what do you mean by controversial? Something bad that you did or a weird opinion?</p>
<p>My friend wrote about alcohol and trouble with the police... I think that's REALLY controversial, but it came out way better and more interesting than mine. I think as long as it isn't offensive, taking risks is good!</p>