So Uchicago is known for having quirky prompts for one of their required essays, and this year is no different. But when I read over this year’s prompts, I wasn’t feeling great about them. One of the options is you can create your own prompt. I know they gave it as an option, therefore, it’s completely fine, technically speaking. But is it actually a good idea to “invent your own prompt”?
I think you are reading into it… answer theirs or create one… doesn’t matter, it’s how you portray/reveal yourself. They want to understand more about who you are.