<p>I come from a small, rural public school which RARELY sends students to top/Ivy schools so I don't have many people here to advise me. I've been brainstorming essay ideas all over the map and would love some feedback on them. Let me know which you think are good/bad/horrible. You can also post your essay ideas and I'll give you feedback.</p>
<p>Political (I plan on majoring in Political Science and I'm really passionate about it.)</p>
<p>"Being a Blue Dot in a Red State"
(I'm a democrat in Alabama and its been incredibly difficult for me to develop and voice my opinions. I've been bullied by students & teachers because of this. Essay about how I decided not to stay silent and how that shaped me and those around me?)</p>
<p>Academic</p>
<p>"An Austen Lover in an MTV World"
I love reading Jane Austen and its turned into a favorite study and passion of mine. How Jane Austen has shaped how I view my generation, romance, and the world around me.</p>
<p>Extracurricular</p>
<p>"A Ten Second Walk"
I'm SUPER involved in FBLA (Two Time National Winner). This past year I got to watch 3 of my best friends who I had to nearly drag into FBLA walk across the stage at Nationals and win top awards. About how FBLA shaped me, gave me my opportunities to succeed, then how I passed those opportunities to the friends I love.</p>
<p>Personal</p>
<p>"Twins in Tuscaloosa"
My brother and sister are students at the University of Alabama and were in Tuscaloosa when the April tornados hit. They're both ok and their property survived but it came within 400 feet of my sister's apt. and 6 of her friends died. Personal story about the worry I felt as I waited for them to call me and say they're ok, the relief, how it made me appreciate my family and life. Also, how proud I was to watch my state and community react, clean up, and rebuild. I understand this my sound like a "sob story" but I'd try to keep it light, passionate, and inspirational.</p>
<p>Any help would be much appreciate! Thank you!</p>