Too much like a sob story? And other essay questions.

College Essays
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<p>Alright, so I am in the midst of drafting a possible CommonApp essay in which I compare my life to my favorite movie, The Lion King. However, it's reading like more of a poor-me story than I'd like it to. I really like the idea of writing about The Lion King, and I really like the beginning I came up with, but I ended up transitioning to my suicidal-best-friend story, which I don't necessarily want to tell admissions officers. I wanted to compare myself to Rafiki and Simba, not ramble on about the problems I encountered sophomore year.</p>

<p>I'm also thinking of two other possible topics...
- instead of "things on my desk" - "books on my shelf." Having trouble starting on that one, though.
- Influential person: Stephen Colbert. He really got me into politics. And I love him... heheh.</p>

<p>Opinions and advice would be lovely! I can PM the first essay if anyone wants to help regarding transitions that don't lead to "pity me!" </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Actually, never mind. I'm scrapping the first bit and starting anew on the Lion King essay.</p>

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<p>If you start the Colbert essay, PM me. A fellow fantatic (moi) would be more than willing to help you out.</p>

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<p>oooh who is Stephen Colbert?</p>

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<p>You Don't Know!?!?</p>

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<p>no... sorry? :( the only stephen's i know are stephen hawking and stephen king. and there used to be a guy named stephen at my old school. so who is he!!</p>

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<p>Colbert for me too! :)</p>

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<p>This is the Colbert report ! nation !
I love that show.</p>

<p>PM me that one ! I'll be helpful</p>

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<p>I haven't started it yet but I'll keep you all updated. Glad to see so many "it-getters" around here. :)</p>