<p>I’m wondering, after writing and editing, if my essay is original enough for Brown. I wrote about why I became vegan 5 years ago, as animal rights is my one of my biggest passions. I didn’t write about ethics and morals, etc., I wrote about a very specific event in my life that led to my veganism with a little added humor. Is this topic too normal for Brown?</p>
<p>trust me...all brown students don't get in by telling the admissions committee about how they became vegan (though it's a funny thought)</p>
<p>your essay sounds plenty unique</p>
<p>I think it sounds pretty good! If I were an admissions officer, I would definitely want to read it.</p>
<p>if i were an adcom, i would wonder why anyone doesnt like a big piece of read meat... like steak. Thos e cows give up their lives to feed us, and you want to disgrace them and say they arn't good enough. Shame on you.</p>
<p>i think the essay is more on how your present your topic and write about it, rather than what the topic is</p>
<p>I second that. You can talk about the most boring mundane thing, but if you write it well and if it gives a sense of who you are, you can best the most unique essay</p>
<p>There are plenty of vegans here, but as long as your essay is original and interesting, it'll probably end up showing them that you're a good fit for Brown and not just another "boring" applicant. Sounds fun!</p>
<p>How much weight do you think a really unique essay carries in a decision? I wrote about my conflicting feelings to pursue a career in the family wine business (with a little history to embellish) and my resolute determination to become a surgeon. I also centralized the essay about the theme of "the road less traveled" by Robert Frost, in saying that the road less traveled is, metaphorically, the path of life based entirely on one's choices and not the uncomplicated route.</p>
<p>I was wondering how you guys wrote the essay about how you think etc. Did you use an example from life or did you discuss your personality.</p>
<p>I used an example, but I realized afterwards it didn't say very much about me.... :( don't really know. I'm also confused.</p>