<p>So for the Arts and Science Supplement my common app was already about bio and what an experiment taught me. So Im deciding between doing an essay on an scientific article I read and was just blown away or a book I read for a book review that altered my views. The reason i want to go for the article is that I really want to get into the Science Honors Program there. </p>
<p>ANy thoughts?</p>
<p>If the book is well known, or there is a good chance someone else is going to write about it, I’d go with the scientific article. The risk of writing about a book is sounding like applicant number #17,962 who also read the same book, was moved, and whose views were altered. Choose what is unique to you, that no one else could write. </p>
<p>Another option is to write both then ask a trusted teacher which sounds more like you personally. Often the topic you are most passionate about will become very evident in your writing style. </p>
<p>Best of luck to you!</p>
<p>now for the favorite word essay im thinking about using a word that names a fictional character. would this be acceptable.</p>