<p>Essay: Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. </p>
<p>My topic: Can i talk about how my parents have shaped me ? For example they have instilled independent nature that really defines me. They have also instilled engineering interests in me that define me and my goals. That my parents have also gave me values and everything. Is this a pretty suitable topic ? </p>
<p>I’m not really sure if that’s what they’re looking for/memorable enough. For example I did that prompt but I talked about how I live in a single parent household and that one parent has suffered from epilepsy for the last 9 years. That experience definitely shaped my identity. However I also talked about how I was also instilled with science/engineering interest(parent is an electrical engineer). The point is you want something that will make you stand out. The problem almost everyone has parents that have shaped them. If you think you can make it memorable then go for it but I advise against it. Try one of the other prompts. But why are you just now starting your common app essay? At my school everyone started when the prompts came out in August. Did you not choose to apply anywhere EA/ED? I’m actually very curious because I’ve seen that a lot on here. It seems like applying early isn’t as common as I thought it was and it’s really convenient. The acceptance rates are higher and the applicant pool is smaller. Because of this I’ve already been accepted at and replied a school (U of Chicago) and am in the process of picking housing. </p>