<p>Most college admission essays tend to be over one specific incident or a certain lesson learned. Is it okay to write about something that occured to you over a span of say 4 years, and write about more than one lesson learned, or view of the world?</p>
<p>The broader the topic you choose, the harder it will be to do a good job in the space alloted. You don't have to confine yourself to a single incident, but make sure that your essay is not only personal and revealing, but also specific and detailed. </p>
<p>The phrase "view of the world" makes me particularly nervous. Imo, aim for a personal essay, not a philosophical one.</p>
<p>I've been trying to write about my mother for the "someone who impacted your life" and it's rather difficult. I don't really remember specific events and everything is broad over the course of my life, so I wouldn't recommend doing that. If you write about your view of the world, make sure you include how it is a part of your character. I don't think admissions wants to see how you see others unless it shows that you are a qualified candidate for college.</p>
<p>is it okay if you do a mix
like im also doing how my mom impacted my life(showed me true determination) as my intro and then Im giving an example on how i displayed determination that I learned from her in a specefic situation. Is this a good idea?</p>
<p>That's perfectly fine.</p>
<p>well, not exactly my "view of the world." I want to write about my belief in not always thinking about goals, but just know they are there and go for it. Not to over analyze things. And I get this from a sport I play. Also, I would like to talk about hard work and the like. Is it too much to talk about all this in one essay? It would all incorporate into the sport I play (pole vault).</p>
<p>Btw, which of the common app topics would this be?</p>
<p>Walton12, well, it depends on whether you can get it all in around 500 words.</p>