<p>What are the most common essay topics? When people are trying to describe themselves in their essays, what do they most commonly talk about? </p>
<p>Are there ways to stay away from these topics or can some of them, if written well, be helpful in making your essay stand out? If so, which ones?</p>
<p>Thanks for any and all help!</p>
<p>Well, I know you are not supposed to just give a laundry list of qualifications and such, but you should write about something you are passionate about. I’m guessing that there will be many essays written about a school sport, music or club and possibly a generic community service that was performed.</p>
<p>With that in mind I probably would focus on a non-school related subject, something more personal like an odd hobby, an educational trip, or a unique community service.</p>