essay idea?

College Essays
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<p>so i was thinking about ideas for the common app essay...and I'm considering choosing the prompt "Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family" </p>

<p>i was thinking of talking about when my mom got cancer when i was 11 and how that sorta made me grow up really fast i guess </p>

<p>does this sound like an ok essay? i know it could become cliche really fast and i also don't want to seem like I'm just bringing up a family tragedy to try and get sympathy </p>

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<p>So put the emphasis on you. What kind of person were you before the illness, and (slightly longer) what kind of person did you become. Minimize generalizations. Focus on changes in attitudes (a little) and behavior (mostly). Don’t be arrogant about your growth. Discuss your mom only as much as it takes to understand your personal journey.</p>