Will this essay topic look like a "I took a hard AP course" type of essay.

Applying to College
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<p>I feel like my education background is some what unique, but I'm worried that it's not unique enough to write about.</p>

<p>A very common essay topic among top tier schools is something along the lines of, "Recall an occasion when you took a risk that you now know was the right thing to do".</p>

<p>At the end of my sophomore year I felt like I wasn't getting an education that was as in depth and challenging as I needed, so I debated dropping out and going straight to college. Most of the school counselors and principal strongly disagreed (naturally), and advised be not to do so.</p>

<p>Despite the discouragement I decided to go with it, so I disenrolled from my current high school, received my GED and started my first semester of college at 16, taking 18 credit hours and working as a tutor 20+ hours a week at the success center. </p>

<p>That has been one of the greatest decisions I've ever made. I will explain why in the essay.
(I have a 4.0 and have completed every math, physics, and engineering course my institute offers in 3 semesters because I realized how much I love to study and learn when focused on subjects in which I'm interested.)</p>

<p>My worries are one, that this sounds too much like a "I took a super advanced AP class" where I'm really trying to boast my intelligence instead of giving a meaningful experience.</p>

<p>And two, would it show that I just completely disregard professional opinions because I'm so arrogant?</p>

<p>All responses are appreciated. And I apologize for any spelling mistakes ect.</p>

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<p>This will depend entirely on how you write it. I’m right, I’m right and these grades prove it, will fall flat. A modest piece about this important decision will better serve you. Transfer admissions can follow its own quirky guidelines. But, realize that adcoms at super selective colleges are a savvy lot, quite tuned in to what candidates can accomplish and how their personality shows through in essays. Remember that they are used to freshman applicants who routinely score A’s in college level classes- through AP, dual enrollment, comm coll classes or online.</p>

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<p>I think it’s a good topic as long as you focus more on how the experience shaped you and how it benefitted you as a person than how smart you are.</p>