<p>REPOST:</p>
<p>Today, I started writing my common app essay on the first prompt which says "Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. "</p>
<p>Instead of writing a narrative, I wrote on an idea or philosophy which I feel is central to my identity. I am going to describe the influences of the idea/philosophy and give examples of times when I have applied it to my life. Is this ok or does it have to be a narrative? Also, helpful advice/tips will be appreciated.</p>
<p>Essay so far:</p>
<p>Growing up, it is our parents who play a major role in shaping our identities. Our parents are there with us from our infancy to our transitions from childhood to adulthood. During this time, they teach us what is right from wrong as well as help us in our times of need. While there is no doubt that my parents have contributed to making me who I am as a person today, movies and cartoons that I have watched growing up are the key ingredients that have impacted me since early childhood and continue to influence the way I think, act, and perceive the world around me. There is much inspiration that I have derived from children’s films and television shows. As a child, I may have not realized their impact on me, but as I grew older, I came to realize how much those unforgettable characters have helped to form my individuality</p>