What do you think of this essay topic?

Applying to College
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<p>For the common app, I've tentatively chosen option 4, which says: "Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence." </p>

<p>Do you think its ok to make your essay about something you're bad at, and how a fictional character inspires you to do better?</p>

<p>More specifically, my topic is how I've never been good at anything artsy or creatively-oriented, and how Calvin (from "Calvin and Hobbes") inspires me to just relax and imagine.</p>

<p>Is this stupid/excellent/cheesy/too weird?</p>

2

<p>there is no right or wrong. i take that back… what you end up doing should be the right one.</p>

3

<p>I like it, it is creative and itsme is correct.</p>

4

<p>It would work, but it’s not really all that compelling of a topic. You sound like you don’t have a topic you’re all that passionate about. Choose topic 6 and write an essay on your strongest EC, which should be the one you’re most passionate about.</p>

5

<p>What do you think about writing about my summer job walking corn rows?</p>