<p>I’m applying early action to Boston College and I still can’t come up with a good essay topic? I’ve written 3 essays that I don’t like that much. One is on how Miley Cyrus has influenced me, the next is on my family at the Filipino picnic (think Big Fat Greek Wedding), and the last is on how I’m proud of the fact that I’ve never had a boyfriend. </p>
<p>Which would you use?</p>
<p>What are some topics to avoid?</p>
<p>Get rid of the MC influence. The family picnic could be really interesting! And the last topic sounds a little sketchy hahaa but it might work.</p>
<p>You don’t have to answer this if you don’t want to… but what about Miley Cyrus inspires you?</p>
<p>I usually try to avoid controversial topics, but hey, what do I know, I’m still working on my college app essays as well haha</p>
<p>Not inspired, influenced. How MC was a negative influence throughout my life (I might title it 7 things I hate about Miley Cyrus or something)</p>
<p>Haha, although I would laugh. a lot. I’m not sure a “hate” essay would be a good idea</p>
<p>I mean, hate is a strong word. I don’t hate her, I’m just exasperated by her and what a horrible role model she is. I can’t imagine treating my 7 year old sister the way she treated her fans, acting all good then turning ridiculously sexy at age 17… Who does that? What kind of person will those 7 year old fans grow up to be?</p>
<p>But I’m probably scratching that one because idk how well some admission person will connect with my dislike for Miley.</p>
<p>I’d say scratch the Miley and boyfriend ideas. What if someone asked you this: If we were to ask the various people elfbeauty knows (classmates, family, etc.) to describe elfbeauty, her personality, talents, etc., what would they say about her? </p>
<p>The family picnic could work if you use it to give some insight into YOU.</p>
<p>Definitely would not use the Miley Cyrus one</p>
<p>^ agreed. Your opinions on the morality of a celebrity – is this how you really want colleges to see how you define yourself? It’d be fine for a breakfast table conversation – but for a BC early app? No way.</p>
<p>Also the “no boyfriend” thing has great potential to make you sound holier-than-thou (just like the Cyrus one).</p>
<p>Have a read
[Essays</a>, Admission Information, Undergraduate Admission, U.Va.](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html]Essays”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html)</p>
<p>Finally, this bit of advice. Imagine yourself decades from now, on an afternoon, running errands with your favorite granddaughter. She has questions, needs guidance. What type of anecdote would you share with her to let her know how you were when you were her age? The things that come to mind are probably on your short list of “things that moved you”.</p>
<p>Miley Cyrus can invoke stron feelings of dislike! Go with Filipino picnic - schools love family stuff or so it seems and make sure to sprinkle in some humor.</p>
<p>Out of those 3, definitely the picnic. At least you have a solid topic idea. I still have no idea what to write about.</p>