What do you guys think of this topic?

College Essays
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<p>Hi everyone, I'm extremely unfamiliar with the nature of the CommonApp personal statement so I'm not really sure if this would be a good topic. </p>

<p>I'm thinking about writing about very personal secrets that my friends have confided in me (cutting, bulimia, and homosexuality) and how, from their everyday behavior, I would have never expected that from them. It would pretty much be about how easily feelings on the inside can be hidden by attitudes and behavior. Then I would segway into a reflection about myself, talking about my own inside struggles and feelings and then predicting how others see me because I hide those feelings myself. </p>

<p>I really have no idea if this makes sense, and now that i think about it, this kind of looks like a weak topic. But I still want others' opinions, so I appreciate any responses!</p>

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<p>Not a bad way to go. Just be sure to focus on the writing, not just the topic. Start with some kind of looking-at-a-mirror idea, for instance. Then, after your “story”, return to wherever you started, with an interesting “reveal” at the end. </p>

<p>Just don’t get caught up with what it was that your friends shared, since that’s not really important. Instead, play up the idea that people have a public and a private persona and it’s not until you realized that others were like that too, that you discovered you have that too. And it can change depending on who you’re with.</p>

<p>“Love the one you’re with” … but which one is that?</p>

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<p>yes, the structure is going to have to be eccentric. Also, watch your diction so that you do not sound condescending.</p>