College essay ideas: help?

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Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:38:56 +0000

@s9841210 : Both can result in effective college admissions essays depending upon how they are written.

Based on your scant outline listed in the original post in this thread, Option #1 would be good because it focuses on your intellectual curiosity & quest for knowledge; while Option #2 should be effective because it shows an example of resilience, determination & overcoming adversity.

To be blunt, one can write about black shoelaces if the writing is done properly. What do black shoelaces mean to you & why, for example.