<p>I live on a farm in a small rural town. I am looking at selective schools. I have many activitys related to agriculture. At a lot of colleges you see something about diversity . Should I play up diversity with the farm in my essay or talk about something else?</p>
<p>I’m a white, middle class, rural student and I wrote my common app essay on diversity. You don’t have to be a URM to bring something different to the campus</p>
<p>Yes, if done well the farm could be a great essay topic. Top schools are always looking for someone who brings a different perspective.</p>