<p>It’s not the subject that matters. A compelling topic, boringly written is boring. A common topic, compellingly written – is compelling.</p>
<p>May I direct you to this?
[Essays</a>, Admission Information, Undergraduate Admission, U.Va.](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html]Essays”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html)</p>
<p>Select a topic that you can really write about with clarity and reflects who you are – not one that’s just catchy for its own sake. Good luck.</p>