<p>I've heard that essays that describe service trips to other countries are being overused and admissions officers are tired of these types of essays.
Is this true? Because I really would like to write my "significant experience" essay on my trip to Tanzania were I installed computer labs........</p>
<p>Also, does writing about a job or ec you did ineffective?
I'm very ignorant as to what these colleges are looking for and what to not write/write about.</p>
<p>Thx</p>
<p>It is not the topic, it is what you do with the topic.</p>
<p>The topic that allows you to be personal, detailed, honest, and revealing will be a good topic for you.</p>
<p>For good advice on college essays, see</p>
<p>Everything I have read really urges kids to NOT write about visits abrorad, unless it is something so out of this world and earth shattering......based on what I have read and heard, you may be better off coming up wtih something else. Good luck either way.</p>