<p>Guys I'm really stuck. College admissions are coming up and I need help. My scores aren't good enough but I am studying to do better. However I don't know how to begin my college essay. I have ideas and such but I'm scared that it would be too cliche or unoriginal. I don't know how people write such creative essays because I'm so indecisive about what to write about. Once I have an idea and a draft I can work on it for months but the beginning is so difficult. Any suggestions? I'm really concerned about it.</p>
<p>be creative and get your point across in an original way! </p>
<p>Brainstorm ideas with someone who knows you. Maybe your guidance counselor or an English teacher? Agree that getting a Common App essay idea can be tough. But the actual ‘hardest part’ is waiting after you send in the applications, I think. :)</p>
<p>I’m in the same situation and I’ve been looking everywhere for help. I feel like many successful essays use creative metaphors, and if you relate a story that may be more mundane, as long as you can dig deeper and find some significance in it it’ll be fine. Also, even if you don’t know where to start, just write something down anyways. Once you actually sit down and get something, even if it’s not the best material going, at least you have a starting point.</p>
<p>I am having the same issue. One of my recommenders said that he thought that it was because I am being oversensitive to topics that could possibly be considered cliché or unoriginal - I agree with him. I agree with ^ too… Just start writing and see where it takes you. </p>
<p>Thanks for the feedback guys I found what I wanted to write about. </p>
<p>Start several essays, not just one. Those that develop naturally are usually the best topics, those that you struggle with or good ideas that just die after the first paragraph are best left unfinished. If you start now and work a few hours a week on the ones you are inspired by at the moment, by the time you get to the deadlines, you should have some pretty good essays. Basic rule is sell yourself and be as positive as possible - do not make excuses, no matter how good they are.</p>
<p>Also, please find some adult who’s judgement you trust and will absolutely tell you your draft sucks. A teacher or GC is usually better than a relative as is someone familiar with the college essay process. A reader at a college you aren’t applying to can tell you instantly how your essay stacks up if you happen to have access to that.</p>