<p>I chose the ''Getting Caught'' topic, and wrote about how for years I was terrified people would realized I was gay. As I became more confident, I hoped I would get caught, and that people would realize it without me having to say anything; in the end, I realized that it was better to declare for myself who I was, rather than passively waiting for others to find it out for me. It has a humorous tone, but I think I do a good job conveying how I changed into the person I am today. I am a little worried it might be too conventional. What do you think?</p>
<p>Obviously I’m no expert on the matter, but it does seem like it would tell a lot about you. I know what you mean about answering it in an conventional way, and I’ve been wondering the same thing about my essay as well. But I think the main goal of the essays should just be a way of showing who you are to the admissions. And I personally think that the topic explains what you went through and how it shaped you into the person you are today. This is just my thought…</p>
<p>There’s no point trying to find a way to be unique. From personal experience, I find that more often than not, it obscures the personal voice and the message that you’re trying to tell. Just be sincere and try to write about meaningful things in impactful prose. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>