<p>Is it bad if my two essays aren't about anything academic? I'm doing the princeton app (not the common), so I'm answering the questions about my influential person, and a quote of my choice.
The inspirational person one is about my friend, and how she pushed me and basically inspired me to reach for my dreams. (is this too chiche?)
For the quote one I was just thinking aboout using my common app essay. It's about how I took a risk, and realized that strangers are people too. but don't worry, I think this one is unique. (it's not about travelling or community service or anything).
So back to the question, should I write about something more academic for atleast one of my essays?
And Princeton is a for sure reach for me, I'm kind of just applying for fun :)</p>
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<p>There are really nicely written essays. I think its the quality of the writing about the experience more than the experience that counts. Ofcourse you want to get across soemthign about yourself though through the experience (reaching for your dreams, as you said)</p>
<p>But just out of curiosity, how can you use your common app essay for the "Your Voice" essay if "Your Voice" is a supplemental essay to the Common App??</p>
<p>"The inspirational person one is about my friend, and how she pushed me and basically inspired me to reach for my dreams. (is this too cliche?)"</p>
<p>Non academic is fine. I wrote two essays for the two Ivies to which I applied (not P). One was rather simplistic about how much I enjoyed rehearsing and practicing with two other performers for a regional music competition. Nothing earth-shattering but it still conveyed my sincere enjoyment at the time. My other personal statement was very intimate. I wrote about how I "outed" one of my best friends and how I had to work to mend my relationship with him. Looking back at it (written many years ago), I think it displayed some profound self-reflection. Not bad for a 17 year old from an urban school district.</p>
<p>All schools applied made me offers. I ended up attending one of P's top rivals. Good luck w/your essay topics!</p>