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College Essays
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<p>okay so im really having a lot of trouble with this common app essay. im stressing out so much over it.</p>

<p>im going to be straight forward.
i havent crossed any milestones.
i havent had any tragic hardships.
im not into sports or anything like that.</p>

<p>I DONT KNOW WHAT TO WRITE MY COMMON APP ESSAY ON.</p>

<p>i have one idea.
and one only.</p>

<p>it is to write about the decade that fits me best.</p>

<p>i would pick a decade
and as i am desccribing it reveal aspects of my personality
for example, if i picked the 80s i could write about my intrest in fashion for one paragraph.. etc</p>

<p>i feel like this might be a little weird and not take me seriously (the adcoms)</p>

<p>please be straightforward and honest with me
i really need your afvice and you guys are all really smart (not even kissing up to you haha) so i trust you.</p>

<p>is this a good topic? or should i continue with the brainstorming process (ive written about 6 essays on different topics and they were crap haha )</p>

<p>THANKS AGAIN!!
feel free to PM me if you need</p>

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<p>pleaseeeeeee people!!!</p>

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<p>as long it reveals you and your personality it is a good topic.</p>

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<p>thanks for answering haha
so say if i did like one paragraph about my love for fashion. would that be weird because im not applying to a fashion school nor do i want anything to do with fashion</p>

<p>btw this is for topic of your choice on common app</p>

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<p>bump 10 charr</p>

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<p>wahhhhhhhh</p>

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<p>lol calm down! check this link out: [20</a> Strange College Application Essay Questions | Ace Online Schools](<a href=“http://aceonlineschools.com/20-strange-college-application-essay-questions/]20”>http://aceonlineschools.com/20-strange-college-application-essay-questions/)</p>

<p>lots of interesting topics to show your creativity and expand upon :)</p>

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<p>thanks guys!</p>

<p>but do you think its an acceptable topic</p>

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<p>You may want to check out this video if you haven’t already: [UVA</a> Essay Advice](<a href=“http://www.alumni.virginia.edu/admission/liaison/collegeessay.aspx]UVA”>http://www.alumni.virginia.edu/admission/liaison/collegeessay.aspx)</p>

<p>As for the topic, I think anything is acceptable as long as it gives the admissions officers an idea about what kind of person you are. In fact, the tragic hardships, sports, and milestones topics are usually clich</p>

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<p>Thanks guys , I really appriciate all your help</p>

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<p>As everyone else has said, any topic is fine as long as it:

  1. SAYS SOMETHING. If it reveals something about who you are, it is a great essay.
  2. doesn’t sound cliched. I think that is your biggest trap with that topic, but as long as you write the essay well, rewrite a lot and have a counselor or teacher read the essay, I think you can successfully avoid this.
    Good luck!</p>
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<p>bump!! thanks guys keep the comments coming</p>

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<p>if you cant think about an interesting experience, make one up! (no one will know)</p>

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<p>Bump! 10char</p>

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<p>bump 10 charrrrr</p>

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<p>Just start writing!</p>

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<p>if the topic reveals something about you, go for it</p>

<p>remember to SHOW not TELL (describe and not just say)</p>

<p>mine’s about 3 events that really don’t have any connection… but they actually do. I drew a connection that wasn’t obvious and it showed ALOT about me bc the three events showed different aspects of me but they also had underlying similarities.</p>

<p>Think about any random experience and try to think of what it showed about you. Then describe it.
that should help.</p>