<p>I would give the same answer for any “really good idea” that might be a little risky: Sit down, write it up, and see whether it works.</p>
<p>If you can do something creative with this essay, more power to you. It’s almost inevitable to ask that this question be answered, but I imagine that 90% of the essays are 90% the same (“Core blah blah intellectual inquiry blah blah great City of Chicago blah blah”), and they must be excruciatingly dull to read.</p>
<p>So, have at it! Just remember to show it to some other people to confirm whether you are getting your points across clearly.</p>