<p>Right now, I've narrowed my list down to 3 possible essay topics. Here they are, with a brief description of each. </p>
<p>Breakdance: Been dancing for close to a year (started a little before junior year), been in the school's club since junior year, I will be the leader of the club this year. I will most likely write my essay on this topic, but I haven't really decided yet.
Piano: I've been playing since I was 9 years old, and I have a bunch of awards and honors (I've played solo in places such as Carnegie Hall). However, while I do practice almost every day, I often prefer doing other activities.
NSLC: While I'm aware that NSLC is considered a joke on CC, I can honestly say that this program completely changed me as a person and how I see people. </p>
<p>Can you guys give me some feedback on what would/wouldn't be good as a common essay topic? Thanks.</p>
<p>Don’t write about piano if you aren’t passionate about it.</p>
<p>I have done NSLC twice, and both were life-changing experiences for me. I referenced my experience in my essay at the beginning. Which had a bigger impact on you, breakdance or NSLC? Which changed your life goals, which shaped the image of your future?</p>
<p>Which essay are you asking about? The EC elaboration or the personal essay?</p>
<p>@serenen: I’m really stuck between choosing breakdance and NSLC. While NSLC changed my life goals and somewhat shaped the image of my future, I’m extremely passionate about breakdancing – the dance has also changed me a lot and overall made me more confident in any situation. And yeah I’m planning on trashing the piano idea because I’m not too passionate about piano. </p>
<p>@SeekingUni: The personal essay.</p>
<p>I’d advise trying to write both. You may find that one comes out really smoothly/naturally and sounds great, and one doesn’t. </p>
<p>It might be worth completing both, too. While the common app only has one personal essay, many colleges ask for another as a supplement, or don’t use CA.</p>
<p>I’d prefer to read about breakdancing. Change of pace from the typical essay. Also think of what you’d rather be referred to as in a committee debating your acceptance: “that breakdancing guy” or “the NSLC guy”.</p>