Is this a good writing style for my Common App essay?

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<p>After much thought, I decided to write my Common App essay about my love for all different kinds of music. I mean this quite literally--from classical compositions, to musicals, foreign folk music, rap, pop, country, jazz... I really do love it all.</p>

<p>While I've been struggling with how to approach this essay, I recently came up with an idea that I would like some feedback on.</p>

<p>My idea is to introduce the essay by indicating that I had a stressful day, and in order to relax I'm going to do what I usually do--listen to music. So, I put my iTunes on random, coming up with vastly differing songs. Throughout the body of the essay, I go through three or four particular songs and/or genres that come up, and whatever emotions and memories I have associated with it, with each song and genre serving as a de-stresser in a different way. The conclusion would mention (but not go into detail) of other songs, and end with the idea that I had been listening for hours without even realizing it.</p>

<p>I like this idea because it presents the topic in a very unique and specific way, one that I hope would be memorable to whoever reads my essay.</p>

<p>However, that's just me. I'd highly appreciate some feedback on this idea--as in whether you think the idea is good or bad, any modifications/specifics you would add, or if there's an entirely different format for writing the essay you want to suggest.</p>

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<p>I think a big importance of the essay is how you write it - doesn’t matter what the topic or idea is, but is your writing interesting? coherent? etc</p>

<p>I personally like narrative essays, so I think your idea could go well as long as you keep the focus on you (like you said, the emotions and memories) and not segue into the music itself.</p>

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<p>Sorry for responding a bit late!</p>

<p>What you said is very true–I struggled for the longest time choosing a topic, trying to decide what I could say about me that would sound impressive to an adcom. When I tried to focus on the topics I could write about on a more personal level instead of what sounded good, my love for all music seemed a very natural choice. Definitely not the topic I was expecting myself to write about, but I’m happy with it.</p>

<p>I’ll also be sure to try to keep the focus on me. Very important and great advice that I’ll do my best to follow.</p>