Is my topic too risky? Is it relevant?

College Essays
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<p>Hey there!
I'm currently finishing up a common application essay that I will be sending to NYU very shortly, but I'm worried it's too risky?<br>
I'm writing about how palmistry has influenced the way I view strangers and people in general, and how the stories of these strangers have influenced my writing.<br>
It's not about my spiritual beliefs, or even really about palmistry, more about how it has influenced my writing and the way I see strangers.</p>

<p>I feel like if I do it right, the essay could be unique and stand out-- but if I do it wrong, they might just think I'm hokey and wouldn't take me seriously </p>

<p>Another thing I'm worried about, is that I am applying for the creative writing program in a lot of other schools, but not for NYU. If I send this essay focusing on my creative writing, but apply for psychology or english, would this look bad? Would my essay still be relevant?</p>

<p>I'm sorry if I'm rambling, I'm just ridiculously frazzled and stressed out, and I feel completely lost. Thanks for any input you might have!</p>

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<p>Hey, I’ll read you essay; it sounds pretty interesting. I just put the finishing touches on my common app essay about a week ago, and it was very stressful, especially with my parents and college counselor obsessing over it in addition to myself. So I definitely feel your pain. And don’t worry about rambling; you’re stressed. Just PM it to me and I’ll get it back to you and soon as I can.</p>

<p>PS: I’m a fellow creative writer (not applying to NYU though) so I have that point of view if you want it.</p>