<p>You know the essay option 5, Do I choose any topic I want?</p>
<p>Does the prompt have to be uncommon?</p>
<p>For example, If I write about my experinces and my quality, I wrote for common application essay, would it be lame?</p>
<p>i'd say if the prompt is thoughtful and the writing clicks with the rest of your application, then go ahead. generally, it's not recommended because it just like every other top school prompt.</p>