<p>I'm trying to help a friend here. He wants to write his essay about his parents separating in ninth grade. I know divorce/separation is a common and often boring topic, but the fact that it happened in high school (and he has an older brother and sister who were already in college at the time) makes it somewhat more unique. It has also been an interesting living situation, as his dad lives above the garage in an apartment-type "house". Basically his dad lives in the backyard but his parents are separated.</p>
<p>What are some thoughts on this? I sort of like the idea because the fact that it happened so recently (after 25 years of marriage) makes it unique, but I don't want the adcoms to think it's boring and too common.</p>
<p>BTW, the type of schools are (he's from PA) UNC, W&M, Wake Forest, UMiami, WUSTL, BC, etc. Thanks!</p>