<p>Would it bore adcoms?</p>
<p>it depends. but it is a common topic.</p>
<p>Usually, unless you have something really incredibly unusual to say.</p>
<p>@jpheys Oh well it was kind of going to be a metaphor for overcoming obstacles. I was going to write about how my piano keyboard was broken so no sound resonated but that I’d practice anyway and when I moved around/went into foster care I had to leave it behind so I’d practice arpeggios/scales/chord progressions on paper and how I did the same thing with guitar(borrowed brother’s toy guitar to practice chords/scales). When I had saved enough for both it turned out I could play both proficiently which showed me that nothing can get in the way of achieving my dreams and that I’m capable of doing anything I set my mind to despite adverse circumstances. I was going to connect it to my background and use it as a metaphor to show how it’s influenced my motivation and independence…</p>
<p>…But I hadn’t realized it was such a common topic until I browsed through some threads on here…I’ll try to find something else to write about.</p>
<p>when you write about it metaphorically like that it sounds absolutely beautiful and meaningful! that is a very unique story that no one else has! </p>
<p>The metaphor approach has potential.</p>
<p>Okay I may give it a shot, I’m just afraid adcoms will think "Oh no…not another one of these…’’</p>
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You may encounter that regardless of topic.</p>
<p>If you were in foster care and had to practice music without a real instrument to practice on, I personally feel that would qualify as unusual and interesting. I’d say go for it.</p>