<p>i was pondering the possible essay topics i have available and was wondering if it would be to out there (seem as if i were attempting to gain sympathy from admission personal) if i wrote about lossing my father to suicide when i was in 7th grade. do you think that is a legitimate topic? any opinions would be appreciated.</p>
<p>First off, I'm very sorry to hear about your father. Secondly, I think that it would be absolutely fine to write about it, as long as you explain how it HAD AN EFFECT ON YOU, and not just re-tell what happened, y'know? You could also probably try to spin it into it teaching you a lesson or something, that way you avoid the whole "I'm trying to get sympathy" notion. In any case, good luck and I hope you get accepted to wherever you desire!!! :) Take care!</p>
<p>I agree with SillBill--be sure to focus on how you grew from the experience. With such a powerful topic, go for understatement rather than overstatment when describing the event. Its gravity will come through on its own.</p>