<p>I want to write about how something made me, a kid with conservative parents growing up in conservative Texas, a more liberal person (i.e. accepting gay people, etc.). Is this a bad idea, in case my essay gets read by a hardcore conservative person?</p>
<p>Not really. Writing about transitions and influences is a good topic. And I doubt that anyone so set in their ideals as to totally disregard another person’s viewpoints because they happen not to coincide with their own would be sitting on a college admissions board. In fact, your topic–from what you describe–will show you to be an open-minded person, eager to seek truth, rather than simply accept someone else’s opinion.</p>
<p>I was told that there are three rules when it comes to college essays:
1)don’t mention religion
2)don’t try to be funny
3)don’t mention politics</p>
<p>However, if you are sure that you won’t offend (like really sure) and you feel strongly about your topic, then screw the rules.</p>
<p>I think you should write about whatever, somthing that shows the college “you”</p>
<p>I am planning on writing a humerous essay.</p>
<p>Colleges like people with personality, I would get sick of all these “coming of age”
essays.</p>
<p>And example: My friend knew this guy who got into yale. One of the questions on teh app involved him stating a quote and explaining why he liked it.</p>
<p>All he put on the paper was " Less is more."</p>
<p>lol, brilliant</p>
<p>anyway, be yourself</p>