<p>Are essays about a sibling’s birth overused? I have a brother 10 years younger than me (from the same parents) that I’m thinking about writing on for a life-changing event (new responsibilities etc.). Is this kind of topic overused?</p>
<p>In general, you want to show how you have strengths that are relevant to college. For some kids, family responsibilites, balanced with other experiences and achievements do show that. So, think about how you would present this. The topic isn’t overused, it’s just tricky.</p>