<p>So after writing and re-writing I finally ended up with an essay that I am quite proud of. Unfortunately, it didn't really cross my mind until after it was written that I might be subject to bias simply because of the topic. I wrote about how I used music to overcome my depression. It frustrates me immensely that writing openly about mental illness could be the reason for rejection (especially when I'm in a stable mind set currently). So my question is, is it worth the risk of submitting this controversial essay or do a move to a less risky topic?</p>