<p>Most of my EC's are centered around music, so I thought I would try to connect music with the theme of ignorance and being judgmental.</p>
<p>Topic: So I would talk about the Low voices (bass) always being the least important and un-important part of an ensemble when I first started my music career in high school. The melodies were the real meat of the ensemble and what people are supposed to enjoy. However then I describe the changes that led me to change my beliefs and not (i just forgot a word 5 minutes ago that i remembered to describe it, but oh well ill say it in laymans terms) be judgemental or ignorant about things. The change though musically was that I started appreciating the harmonies that bass's give and how it makes the music what it is. </p>
<p>Well, it’s not particularly unique, though it could be a good essay. They will label it “music=life” and through it into the corresponding pile of essays that use that device.</p>
<p>Yeah I feel as thought the topic of it being centered around music would be a little disadvantageous and un-original. However, i was planning on making the music details support the central theme of ignorance, rather than ignorance support the music, so I might create a interesting twist. </p>
<p>I actually felt as though the bass/low voices were un-important in my infant ages of music, but now, i appreciate what most instruments really offer. I know this might be a little music=life type of topics, but I dunno if college admissions officers would have ever seen a essay of this sort though connecting to another theme such as ignorance. </p>
<p>But I respect your post, and I definitely do count it in my opinions of which topics i should pick. I have quite some time to craft this essay (trust me, a REALLY long time, i’m still a Junior), so I just want prototypes of what topic i might be choosing. However I want to start a little early so I don’t drown myself in stress senior year.</p>
<p>the topic of the essay doesn’t have to be unique - the way you write the essay has to. Try to write something interesting (like a story) rather than saying what you did and how you felt.</p>
<p>Bottom line: it’s supposed to show your qualities that adcoms will find relevant to college life. Ask yourself what shows through in a tale about recognizing the contributions of the bass voices. And remember, it’s “show, not tell.” Just saying it changed you, is “telling.”</p>
<p>Rough outline of a topic I came up with searching through my brain about my past :)</p>
<p>Thanks guys, this is definitely not made in stone (in-fact, I know this topic will change and very dramatically). And one of my weakest points, i’ll admit that I am scrutinized on would be the “show, not tell”. But I have a bit of time on my hands on improving that, and will definitely give it my best.</p>
<p>An important key to persuasive writing is developing a theme in a sincere & convincing manner. Once you understand that basic principle, writing becomes much easier & more logical.</p>