Stuck on Common App Essay Topic Choices...

LadyLemon
Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:51:43 +0000

Hello!

I am up to the essay portion of the common app, but I am a little unsure of what topic to write on. On one hand, I could go with the “What is a topic you are captivated by?”, and discuss my passion for historical fashion and the impact of historical events on clothing. Another option is the “What is an event sparked a period of personal growth?” prompt, and talk about how I was able to get out of an abusive friendship, and how I was able to heal and grow as a person (which sounds pretty cliché now that I’ve put it into words).

I am planning to major in either Musical Theatre or Theatre Tech (with a focus on costume design), or some combination of the two. I feel like an essay about historical fashion and how interesting I find it would better connect to my intended major, but I’m worried that most schools would prefer to have an essay about overcoming personal struggle.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!