Brown and Social Activism?

T26E4
Sun, 28 Aug 2016 22:44:05 +0000

Three things stand out in your questions. 1) the fact that you don’t know of Brown’s expansive social activism is a cause of concern. 2) The essay should say something about you – it’s not a school report. If YOU’ve been touched by homelessness or its remedies, fine. But as simple a topic b/c it important to you-- may ring very hollow. You’re not asked to promote a topic, you’re asked to promote YOURSELF. 3) Don’t patronize them. Write sincerely about who you are.

Many moons ago, my “successful” Brown essay focused on how I betrayed a friend’s trust and the long path to winning back his trust and friendship. There was no “cause” – it was what was important to me as a 17 year old.