Stanford essay idea

[Sebo93]

<p>For the “What matters to you and why?” essay question for the Stanford supplemental, I have a topic idea: Laughter and how amazing of an activity it is, how it brings my family together, etc. </p>

<p>Is that not a “serious” enough topic?</p>

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<p>I think it’s a great idea if used correctly. Below is from an essay from my book on how music helps the writer overcome bad times. Notice how it doesn’t just SAY that, but uses a concrete example to demonstrate it:</p>

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Why were those lyrics [Already Gone by the Eagles] repeating themselves over and over in my head? Driving away from breaking up with my girlfriend of 3 years, I had every right to be depressed. Even the weather - a dreary, drizzly day - should have brought me even farther down. But the slapping of the windshield wipers was perfectly timed to the song I couldn’t stop hearing in my head. And it was at that moment I realized why I was hearing it: I was using it - using the music - to bring me strength at a time I needed it. A wave of realization crashed over me, and I saw how different music came to me and either mirrored my mood or helped me move on from bad situations.

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<p>—Robert Cronk, author of Concise Advice: Jump-Starting Your College Admissions Essays</p>

[Sebo93]

<p>Thank you!</p>