Really quick question regarding common app essay choice

College Essays
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<p>If I wrote about my parents, rather than one parent.. would I check</p>

<p>-Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence. </p>

<p>-OR-</p>

<p>-Topic of my choice</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>1st one IMO (10 char.)</p>

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<p>any other input?</p>