PERSONAL ESSAY -- Science Fair: topic to avoid?

armsai
Sat, 30 Dec 2017 06:18:06 +0000

Would it be unwise to write my Common App personal essay on an experience at a science fair? I’ve been cautioned against doing so because it is a go-to topic. I believe that I have taken somewhat of a creative approach to the topic, and I have confidence in my narrative abilities, but I’m worried that it may still be too typical.