<p>“Leadership is a constant theme and emphasis at CMC. In fact, one of the ways we describe CMC students is “Leaders in the Making.” Identify and discuss a person, fictional or nonfictional, who has helped shape culture and thought. You may select someone from any field: literature, the arts, science, politics, history, athletics, business, education, etc.”</p>
<p>This is the essay topic to Claremont McKenna. I loved watching Captain Planet as a child and believe the show has been a major influence in developing my concern for the environment. I was also considering writing about Gandhi because I truly admire his principles, and being Indian, I thought it would be apt to write about him. But I can’t decide between the two. Help, anyone?</p>
<p>Either could be a great topic; that said, I’d vote for Cpt. Planet.</p>
<p>Adcoms have read so many Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela essays, that I’ll bet their eyes roll when they realize they’ve got to read another one. If you’ve got the kind of creativity that can raise some important themes using a seemingly trivial character, you can showcase that ability in a way that’s harder with Gandhi.</p>
<p>You’re right about that, I think I will do my essay on Captain Planet. Thanks a lot for helping me decide!</p>
<p>i totallyyy agree
captain planet!</p>
<p>Definately Captain Planet, it is much more original.</p>
<p>CAPTAIN PLANET!
He’s our hero!</p>
<p>That is an absolutely amazing topic.</p>
<p>Thanks! Guess I’ll have to get started on that essay now!:)</p>
<p>The only real leadership activity I have is “Editor-in-Chief of school paper”. That won’t do for CMC, will it?</p>