<p>So, everyone says not to write about death, as it is too much of a downer for an application; however, I was contemplating writing about my dad's drug overdose/death and how it made me realize that individuals aren't either "good" or "bad" (without being so clich</p>
<p>In case you haven’t heard of the saying: it’s not about the topic, but rather how you write it :)</p>
<p>^True dat</p>
<p>People generally advise against it because it’s a topic that comes up often. Consequently, they tend to sound similar. But if you can write something very… unique, go for it.</p>
<p>i agree with the above posters. i also read something recently talking about death as an essay topic. the author of the book i was reading said that unless you had moved on to a point where you could talk about the death of your father without making it maudlin or weepy, you shouldn’t write about it.</p>