<p>I respectfully disagree with those who do not feel that a personal narrative about your brother would be appropriate. I have taught college English for over twenty years, and the essays about losing a parent (siblings are rare -- I mean, in terms of the essays submitted to me) are always particularly moving. I have often wondered why...
And I actually found out the hard way -- my husband passed away last year and ever since, my child writes beautiful essays about his Dad if the prompt matches up. So, he has had a lot of practice with this topic, and what he says is very sincere.<br>
I also think that experiencing a tragic loss during high school gives you the chance to show a college what you can do under these circumstances. If you feel this topic is important and it is in your heart, then write about your brother -- . It is a lifechanging event, and I am sure it affected your whole family.</p>