<p>I'm having major writers block trying to think of what to write about when it comes to my common app essay. </p>
<p>During the summer, I wakesurf quite frequently and it's one of my favorite hobbies. I was considering making an analogy comparing wakesurfing without a rope and going to college. I'm a pretty solid writer so I have a feeling I could pull it off with imagery and background about myself, but I'm not sure. Maybe this would be better for my extracurricular short answer? I also feel iffy about it because the main personal statement is usually about an extracurricular that you put most of your time into and is already stated on your application. Wakesurfing is only a summer activity for me.
Also, does the thought of a college essay about going to college make you want to fall asleep?</p>
<p>I’ve also been brainstorming other ideas as well. I’ve been involved with music and have played the alto sax since the 4th grade, would it be weird to write an essay based on my musical talent if i have no plans to continue pursuing it in college? I plan to follow a pre-dental track. I love music but i’m not passionate enough about it to continue for the rest of my life. I am however passionate about photography and food, yet I’ve never pursued art or cooking classes in high school because i didn’t have room in my schedule. I do work at a cooking school though. I just don’t know how to approach this because what I love to do is very different from what I appear to love in school…Is it ok to bring in a totally random quirk about you in your essay?</p>
<p>I believe your personal accomplistment or even EC does not have to related to your future career path. Talk about music. How has it changed your person/personality? It can be a strong essay.</p>
<p>You hit the nail on the head. For admissions essays you need to focus on “passion.” No matter what the topic, the theme of passion should resound throughout the essay you present. Also, try to be as unique as possible. I cannot tell you how many times I read essays that the writer thought was unique, but in reality was far from it. So…if wakeboarding is your passion, and a lesson from an experience you had with wakeboarding ties in with your desired pre-dental track, then you should go for it. Will certainly make for a good read.</p>
<p>Hope this helps,
Kevin J
Admissions Advice Online (dot) com</p>