<p>Hello everyone. I am currently a junior and have been thinking about the college admissions essays for next year. I have little knowledge on topics that may be given for the essays, and have little knowledge on what to write about on these essays. So, I have a big question.</p>
<p>When I was younger, I was sexually harassed by my God Mother's son for over a year. Now that this has been stated, would it be a terrible idea to use this as a possible topic on my essays next year? thanks.</p>
<p>Edit: I know that this is an attempt for sympathy, but would it increase my chances of being accepted at top universities.</p>
<p>First of all, I am very sorry to hear that. Second, I think you should try to find something where you can express your personal qualities to the colleges you are applying to. The purpose of the essay is not to display just some important part of your life, but to show what you learned from it. If you managed the situation in a laudable way, then it might work out. I suggest having others you are comfortable with reading it first and it never hurts to start early. Best of luck!</p>
<p>So, depending on whatever prompt is given, I should talk about how it affected me and whether it was either a.) detrimental or b.) beneficial to me? Could talk about how it affected my whole family, and how my life was changed from how it previously was.</p>
<p>Well you don’t want to present yourself in a bad manner, but it’s really hard to say something like that could be beneficial. I would definitely try to focus away from the event and focus more on the good aspects of change. I would suggest instead of writing specifically about the event, refer to it as you are trying to get yourself across. I think it shouldn’t be the main point of your essay, but it could be used as support. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>I’m sorry but the fact that you asked if it would increase your chances to getting into top universities is just pathetic (assuming you’re talking about your sexual abuse). </p>
<p>As for the topic, it’s controversial. If you talk about how it’s affected you today, it could work. But please don’t use it for the sole purpose of “increasing your chances”. Talk about it if you’re comfortable with sharing it.</p>
<p>By beneficial, I would be pretty much be referring to how letting someone know what happened helped me find myself more. Pretty much how the situation allowed me to find who I truly am, and how it affected me growing up. etc.</p>