<p>When thinking of what to write about, all I can really feel comfortable with is the most cliche topic- how college is my escape to try new things and experience life for the first time etc etc</p>
<p>The problem is that even though it's so cliche, it's so, so, so true for me. I've been stuck in a conservative, restricting household for my whole life and I've never experienced many things which teenagers are 'supposed to'. I've never felt truly happy with anything because of my situation at home. College really is my one way out of this ****hole. </p>
<p>I also feel weird about doing this topic because I feel like I'm guilting admissions to let me in- I mean, life got really upsetting at many points which I can't leave out if I want admissions to know what I'm saying is real. And I don't want admissions to think I'm some sob story, even though I am to some point. adufhsdjkgf sorry I'm so confused.</p>
<p>Should I go with my gut, or think of another topic?</p>
<p>Can you tie it in to anything else that lets you escape from your situation? (e.g. being at school, going for a walk, hanging out with friends, reading, etc.) If you can make it about a grand final escape instead of the only escape, it might be a bit less cliche.</p>
<p>The problem with the topic, as you have stated it, is this: the essay should be based mainly on your actual experience so far, not mainly on what you hope to do in the future. Anyone can say that they are going to do anything. If your topic amounts to: I have not been able to do much so far, but I will escape and/or do great stuff in college, then imo that essay is not going to help you in the process.</p>
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<p>Colleges will definitely care about, and be sympathetic to, an applicant who has a rough background for whatever reason. But they still will insist on seeing some sort of overcoming of adversity, some sort of progress, some sort of resilience, some sort of success. </p>