<p>Hi everybody! So, I feel like I've been having writers block for 3 months. I just CANT come up with something to write about for my Commonapp essay. Everything seems either too cliche or too this or too that... I just cant decide what's good enough. </p>
<p>What do you think colleges prefer to see? Intellectual, thought provoking essays with a personal connect? or a witty, "fun" essay about something quirky or overly creative? When I read some sample essays/topics it seems like the majority are more on the witty, funny side of things. Is it bad to write about something more serious? </p>
<p>Any suggestions at all would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Whatever you do, make sure to have a personal connection. And if you do go the witty route, try not to be gimmicky or overly clever- don’t lose your voice in it!</p>
<p>Since on the Common Application you can write anything, it made me think it was too open. That is pretty hard for me. I went to the University Chicago’s essay page. They have some pretty crazy essay topics that just turn into something creative ^.^</p>
<p>I came up with my topic and wrote the essay last night no problem. (now revising)</p>
<p>Oh and the previous essay topics from past years aren’t all there. Only a few are there. You would need to Google those. (the topic I picked from them wasn’t on their past essays page).</p>
<p>Forget about what topics colleges prefer. The topic doesn’t matter. Truly, what colleges want to see is something personal, detailed, and revealing about you. Pick a topic that allows for an essay that is so you, so intimately connected with your experience, that no one else could write it.</p>