Hello there! I’m currently thinking about prospective college admission essay ideas and I’ve come up with one I’m feeling pretty good about, but I fear it could be taken as too informal or strange. I’m also worried because I have no ECs relating to the topic, so it may seem random.
The idea: To talk about how laughter and comedy (specifically SNL) has shaped my teenage years, making me become more lighthearted, open, less stressed, etc.
Honestly, becoming an avid fan of comedy has had a huge impact on my life so far! Let me know if this would be a good essay for selective schools like UChicago, Barnard, McGill, Northwestern, Columbia, etc. Thanks guys, I appreciate all feedback!
I would go for it! Essays are the part where you are supposed to express who you are. Whatever you do, ensure that it is unique. After that, be who you are. Sure, there is a risk, but I think that it is likable. Good luck!
Make sure your essay is about YOU, not about SNL. The focus should be about the growth you’ve seen in yourself.
Also, I know I’m alone in my generation, but I’ve never really watched SNL. My formative years-- from age 16 until I graduated college- were spent working in a restaurant. I was working every Saturday night from 1974 until 1980. Sure, I know the big names of that era-- Jane Curtin and John Belushi and the rest. But I don’t know the big skits (aside from the coneheads.) So specific references would be lost on me. Be careful to consider that as you write.
That said, I think it could be refreshingly different if written well.
But, most important: its DECEMBER. GET THIS DONE ASAP!!!
@bjkmom Thanks for the input! I’m actually only a junior so I have time to ponder on this idea, put thanks for your concern with time haha! I’d be sure to write about how it’s made me realize how powerful a laugh can truly be; comedy helped me to realize that I should be sure to enjoy life while I have it.
I actually love this idea. It could potentially be great if you make your personality shine through. It should be funny though but meaningful at the same time.
I’m actually only a junior so I have time to ponder on this idea, put thanks for your concern with time haha! I’d be sure to write about how it’s made me realize how powerful a laugh can truly be; comedy helped me to realize that I should be sure to enjoy life while I have it.
but meaningful at the same time.