Well, for all those “who are you” type topics, I feel I could write a pretty good essay on my racial identity and such. I’m one of those Asians that can’t speak Chinese, have only white friends, and go to a public school that’s mainly black or white. Is writing about this type of thing too cliche or not well liked by colleges?
I really don’t want to write about some phony baloney trip or something like that.
<p>Anyone have any thoughts?</p>
<p>A few points:</p>
<p>1.) If you are of Asian descent, then you won't get an advantage for your racial background, so it won't detract by showing that it was not a handicapping factor when coming to admissions.</p>
<p>2.) By making yourself look mainstream, you could look bland to the admissions officers.</p>
<p>3.) When choosing a topic, remember the following:
a. Will it show the officers who you are.
b. Will it present you in a positive light.
c. Will it make you look unique.
d. Is is something that you feel passionate about.</p>
<p>If so, than the topic is probably inconsequential. Race won't be a factor anyway, so use it if it fills the above conditions.</p>
<p>c. Will it make you look unique.</p>
<p>what does "unique" mean?</p>
<p>Many colleges recieve thousands of applicants, and can only choose a small percentage of them. You want an essay that can let them distinguish from the crowd.</p>
<p>For this case, an essay about race and identity could have a unique feeling in describing the writer, or it could be a stereotypical writing about discovery, feeling out of place, blah blah blah.</p>