Essay topic feedback: Too bland for Ivy League?

College Essays
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<p>Hi everyone-</p>

<p>I’m planning on applying Early Action to Harvard, so I’ve gotten started on my supplemental essay. Harvard’s essay is optional, and is basically wide open in terms of the topic.</p>

<p>I decided to write about my love of reading, starting off with an anecdote about how I would always check out the biggest books I could find when I was younger and talking about how literature has impacted my life. I think the essay shows my love of learning, and is infused with a bit of humor. My only question is, is my topic too boring? I’m sure many of Harvard’s applicants love to read; I’m afraid that my essay topic doesn’t have enough of a “wow” factor. Any suggestions?</p>

<p>Thanks. </p>

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<p>On its face, it sounds like a decent topic. Most of it will depend on how well written the essay itself is. If you want me to read it, send me PM and I can provide offline feedback</p>

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<p>Many of my friends who applied (and got accepted) to Harvard wrote specifically about how their childhood experiences actually defined their character when they later grew up; from what I’ve heard from them, maybe emphasizing the impacts part of the essay will have more success. </p>