^ Nope. What colleges want is to learn something about you that makes them want you in their community. That’s according to what that school values and wants.
If the real “you” likes to stare at the ceiling and your essay claims it makes you a better person, that’s not a topic for college admissions. If you collect old bits of pencil lead and think that’s “you,” you may have quite a time convincing adcoms you understand what they look for. The fact that it might be unusual/unique is no help, if it’s not relevant. Pick a topic that shows the attributes those targets want to see. Attributes.
No, it’s not meant to be like a hs essay, nor full of symbolism and metaphors. No one grades them or doles out a little award. Think.