<p>Hey guys, hows it going. As the big senior year approaches, I have been thinking about getting down a few essays to have down by the time the application process begins. While I have a lot of qualifications that I could illuminate (Editorial positions on paper, leadership in engineering and math team, etc), I am thinking of focusing on a hobby of mine: Stand up comedy (I perform in shows and such). </p>
<p>My question is this: is this a stupid idea where the adcoms will disregard me completely, or is it unique and interesting enough to draw attention and become a positive aspect which separates me from all those other kids who also have high stats and such. </p>
<p>Sounds fabulous. Especially since it's not something that's apparent in the actual application. I do think it's unique enough a hobby to make you stand out among all the other high-achievers.</p>
<p>well i did a dialogue, conventional thinking is overrated. have fun with it. and i think being a stand up comedian is really cool btw. go for it!</p>
<p>My best friend wrote about stand-up comedy (he's damn funny) for his applications and will be heading to Northwestern. It's a great EC--shows poise, creativity, all the good stuff.</p>
<p>I've never heard of it before, so I'm going to go with unique and interesting. If I were an adcom, and read a million application essays about leadership positions, the creative piece on stand up comedy would be a major relief. I'd go for it.</p>
<p>so is it okay to write about something that seems completely trivial? I have something I want to write about..I can write about my "leadership" extra curriculars but would rather try something different..?</p>
<p>Topics that seem "completely trivial" can actually make for some of the best essays! One of my friends wrote a very good essay about drinking tea. If the "completely trivial" topic will tell a bit about who you are, what you care about, etc. then go for it.</p>