<p>One of the princeton essay topics says:Tell us about a person who has influenced you in a significant way. </p>
<p>Would they be annoyed if I talked about both my parents? Because they are jointly infuencial, and they are so connected in their personalitys that if I talked about one, it would just be a half.</p>
<p>One thing- the essays- although they ask you about something who has influenced you- Don't forget its still about you and how its influenced you and how it defines you!</p>
<p>Yes, very true, I was going to discuss how their decisions to adopt and raise a large family with a low income has given me responsibility, challenges and growth. Would that not answer the question though???</p>
<p>The problem lies in that your parentS aren't exactly "a person". Although I doubt they would really care too much because it seems that they both made decisions and they both gave you responsibility and stuff! </p>
<p>If thats fine then it would answer the question even though it doesn't leave much room for innovation and to promote yourself!</p>
<p>LOL if you lived here, you would know how much work and responsbility is involved in a large family, particurally with adoptions. For example, when I was 15 I was "Mom" for 6 siblings, including teaching school, running meal and cleaning plans, etc, while she was overseas for a months doing the adoptions. Dad was at work most of the time, so yes...My parents gave me opportunity to grow, like, because Mom taught me to be self-sufficient, I was able to do that well.
I'm not worried about "promoting myself", that will happen naturally. My question is, will they be annoyed that I didn't limit myself to one person?</p>
<p>dunno....maybe you should mention both of your parents but focus more on one of them... just an idea.</p>
<p>You should write what you can speak passionately and intelligently and authentically about.</p>
<p>I'm writing about my varsity cross country coach...is this an overdone idea - of a coach?</p>
<p>Everything is overdone - it's your approach that makes it original.</p>
<p>"Everything is overdone - it's your approach that makes it original."</p>
<p>Exactly my comment, only apply it to your essay Sweetest.</p>