<p>Don’t dwell on the bad things about where you are, mention those as little as possible. Rather, focus on the good things about where you want to be, and why you will be a good fit at those places.</p>
<p>It’s not the topic, it’s what you do with the topic. Choose the topic that allows you to write the the most personal, detailed, honest and revealing essay. </p>
<p>For good advice on essays, see</p>
<p>[U.Va</a>. Office of Admission Essays](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html]U.Va”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html)</p>