<p>So for the common app, I was thinking about doing number 5, the prompt about ones transition from childhood to adulthood.
I just wanted to know if talking about how my mom had cancer when i was 15, how I was forced to step up, and how it changed me, etc would be too cliche and common for the essay topic and essays in general.
Thanks!!</p>
<p>Sounds to me like a reasonable way to go with your essay.</p>
<p>Okay thsnks</p>
<p>I don’t think its clich</p>
<p>Thank you so much!
Is it bad to say I’m almost glad something like this happened to me, because now I have something to write about for college apps? Lol</p>
<p>No such thing as a cliche topic in my opinion. Only cliched handlings of topics.</p>
<p>True enough. You can do a bad job with a good topic, or a good job with a bad topic. Obviously, the latter is preferable. It’s also the one you have more control over. If you’ve lived a life that’s generally free of adversity over which you’ve had to triumph, it’s good luck, but the lack of adversity really not your fault.</p>
<p>I think it’s definitely one of the most important things in your life.
As long as you don’t write too much about the cancer itself, but rather how it changed you.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone!</p>
<p>Cliche is almost what colleges are looking for in an essay haha. That would be a great topic in my opinion.</p>
<p>Good topic. Make it genuine and I wouldn’t worry about it being cliche. Good luck!</p>
<p>IMO, as long as it’s not like early stage basal skin cancer then go for it.</p>
<p>No it was leukemia. She needed a none marrow transplant. Which caused her to be away from home for almost 4-6 months, and ensure severe radiation and chemo. </p>
<p>And she is doing excellent now, back to work, healthy. She is a true inspiration to me.</p>
<p>I think it’s an exceptional topic, but try to talk more about you rather than her. I’m very glad to hear that all went well with her treatment.</p>
<p>Okay thank you all for your input!</p>
<p>And thanks!</p>