<p>If I select the "Topic of your Choice," should I include my made up prompt to go along with it? I've read several samples where no prompt was listed; the writer just freely wrote.</p>
<p>No. A prompt should not be included. Personally, I would avoid topic of choice. It’s too broad and can be vague.</p>
<p>^Many people would beg to differ.</p>
<p>No, because as you write, your prompt will probably be obvious. I say go for it! =)</p>
<p>I mean, I believe my topic could be used to answer any one of the original 5 questions, but I think a made up “6th” would narrow it down more and give it more meaning.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input!</p>
<p>Most everyone I know chose topic of your choice. No prompt needed. A title is OK but not required.</p>
<p>Sometimes you’ll find that the topic of your choice will fall into one of the 5 preassigned prompts. That’s what happened to me! If you write freely, chances are your essay topic will convey one of those ideas.</p>
<p>Raiderade: hence the fact that I stated “personally”</p>