Which topic to choose....

Applying to College
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<p>I have an essay about something my sensei said (a quote), how I was frustrated because I never understood it (it was a deep-meaning-to-karate thing), an experience that "showed" me what it meant, and then how I'm different because of it.</p>

<p>Now, that sounds a lot like the commonapp essay prompt "Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you." But I could also choose "Topic of your choice." If I choose the first, will the adcom be expecting the cliche? Which do I choose...</p>

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<p>bump.................</p>

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<p>does it really matter which topic u choose? as long as it follows the prompt and ur essay has substance and is personal to you, i think it'll be ok if u choose topic 1.
but thats jus my opinion. im not adcom or anything -_- just a highschooler!</p>