which of my shortlisted topics seems interesting?

College Essays
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<p>Currently thinking of what to write for my commonapp essays. I agree that for essays, its how you write about the topic you've chosen, and you should really write on your passion after finding your voice. I've done that and I've got a shortlist of several possible topics.Nonetheless, the adcom reading my essay will be a total stranger like you are, so I'm wondering which of these topics seems most interesting to you at first glance?</p>

<ul>
<li>How I helped a friend recover from major depression to take A levels (whilst taking my A levels)</li>
<li>My experience packing parachutes in the army (and other "special delivery services by air")</li>
<li>Writing a degree level paper on "The Future of the Chinese Language in Singapore", during a research programme with the National University of Singapore</li>
<li>How I led my chess team to win Division I of the National Inter-Club Championships</li>
<li>My participation in a 500km, 3 day cycling trip across Malaysia for charity</li>
<li>My experience in a school trip to northeastern USA, including Harvard Model UN, a visit to the Pentagon and White House</li>
</ul>

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<p>I’d go with 2, 3 or 5.</p>

3

<p>thanks.</p>

<p>forgot to mention my background. i’m a singaporean, took my a levels in 2006, now serving in the army as part of compulsory national service.</p>

4

<p>I like 1 and 2 the best.</p>

5

<p>I want to remind you that whichever one is most important to you is generally the best one. That said, number 2 has me personally the most interested.</p>

6

<p>talk about the army. Most applicants haven’t been in the army. PLay that up!</p>

7

<p>Number two sounds great to me.</p>

8

<p>number 2 sounds cool! 3~6 sound like any other EC overachiever.</p>

9

<p>The army one sounds the most interesting, plus it’s the most likely to stand out as it’s something most other people haven’t gone through. Good luck!</p>

10

<p>The one that will be the most interesting will be the one that allows you to be the most personal, detailed, and revealing.</p>

11

<p>definately 2 or 5</p>

12

<h1>2 would be most interesting</h1>

13

<p>two sound like a winner!!! go for it!!!</p>

14

<p>2 or 5</p>

<p>If I had to pick, I’d say 2. It’s unique, and it sounds like it could be done really well.</p>

15

<p>Number 2 was the only one that got my attention. Good luck!</p>

16

<p>numbah 2, if you do #1 make sure the focus is on yourself</p>