<p><<<…interested in linguistics, CGI, and computer programming…>>> Just based on that, a school would be interested.</p>
<p>But seriously, I see a LOT of essays, but the best I EVER saw came in 2013 from a young woman who came from a very privileged environment. The subject was kind of “mundane” (her meeting a great guy and their first few hours together), but it was her writing that caught my eye. I told her to not change a word - no editing - no polishing - that it was perfect as it was… Sally Rubenstone, the Dean of the “Ask the Dean” forum agreed with me that it was the best SHE had ever seen as well. That student got into every elite school she applied to (except Yale), and got some great scholarship money from some colleges even though her family could have afforded any school.</p>
<p>So a sob-story is not needed nor is a quirky topic needed - just a compellingly-written essay.</p>