<p>Dana that would make great essay! According to ngolsh, once you choose a topic that you’re really passionate about and that is shown to the admissions officer, you’d definitely be in the running. My common app essay was about the experiences I had at a theoretical physics camp in Waterloo, Canada last August. Don’t go pick some random, obscure topic because you think it’ll get you in… it might work to your disadvantage. Just write from your heart :D</p>