Essay issues...?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>hello lovely CC people,</p>

<p>So, I've already written my Common App essay, and it's a sort of made up topic ("What were your childhood passions and how did they influence you?" or something to that extent) but I wrote about my writing (I'm a fiction writer) and passion for history and how they're related. Upon looking at this year's questions, I was drawn to the "scientific method" question (option two) and wanted to write about my "writing method." One of my recs is from my English teacher, my biggest EC is my school newspaper, I'm going to include some short stories as supplements, and the only SAT IIs I've taken are history ones and Lit- as well as a fabulous 630 on bio (I took it freshman year, okay?!). </p>

<p>The issue is, I don't want to look like the only thing I'm capable of writing about is writing. I don't want to seem like I'm only good at English and the "soft sciences" (well, I guess this is true but...). However, I think my scientific method answer would be pretty funny. I could do "Play-doh to Plato," but I don't know... I just think it would look weird that BOTH of my main essays are about writing. What do you guys think? Am I just making a big deal out of nothing?</p>

<p>(side note: I'm looking to major in history or medieval studies)</p>

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<p>You seem to worry about what colleges want to hear rather than what you want to produce. Don’t think this way! If you’re worried about not being “well-rounded” enough, I say bull. Colleges want “well-rounded” classes, not necessarily “well-rounded” individuals.</p>

<p>Advice: write the essays only you could write.</p>

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<p>Although there is good advice above, I’d suggest that you do the second essay about something other than writing. 2 essays + recs + supplements which are all about virtually the same subject is a bit too much. Let’s say your adcom reads your fiction and isn’t a huge fan of it: well, that sucks, 'cause that’s %75 percent of your app, you know?</p>

<p>Keep in mind that this is not a hard and fast rule but just an individual’s suggestion. I find that it’s important to show your essay readers different sides of you as opposed to just one.</p>

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<p>All right, thanks guys. I’m going another way on my UC essay, but thanks for your help!</p>