<p>I was thinking of writing my college essay on either Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or, my mom.
mom is single parent -> influenced me a lot etc.</p>
<p>or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu how it has changed my life?</p>
<p>I have already started the one about my mom but I have only outlined the one about Jiu Jitsu.</p>
<p>Is the one about my mom to cliche?</p>
<p>Thanks a lot.</p>
<p>I’m not expert, but if the one about your mom is significantly better material, I thinkl you should use it…but make sure it stands out, not only among all the other essays but especially among the other essays from people influenced by their moms.</p>
<p>I think you should go with your mom. It’s much more personal. Colleges would much rather accept someone they know is loving and sensitive - someone who has learned from having a wonderful single mother - than someone who is simply good at ju jitsu. Also, an essay about your mom will naturally be more touching and unique. Good luck!</p>
<p>How has Brazilian jiu jujitsu influenced/changed your life? If you feel that this activity has opened doors for you/expanded your horizons, etc, I think it would make a good essay.</p>
<p>Many people write about their parents.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot everyone. Well with my mom I feel like its more personal and specific. It feels like writing about Jiu jitsu is like writing about any other sport.</p>