<p>I’m thinking about writing an essay about dating and relationships for my CalTech essay about how I am a scientist or engineer.</p>
<p>Is this type of topic too risky? It seems to be completely ironic that scientific intuition would be linked to dating and relationships, as they’re complete opposites.</p>
<p>I have a lot to write on this topic and think that I can write an interesting essay. However, it can come off in two different ways:
1.) I’m applying to a technical school, and when asked to focus on the most technical aspects of my life, the best I can mention is actually about dating and relationships.
2.) I am so technical that even the small things are technically analyzed and turned into sciences.</p>
<p>Good idea, or should I probably choose something less eccentric?</p>
<p>Your topic may be okay, but you need to focus less on your personal (mushy) experiences with dating and more on the technical side of it. Don’t make it a “Hallmark Card” essay in which you endear your girl/boyfriend. If you truly are an eccentric person, it will blend in with your application. Don’t pick a wild topic if you are not a wild person; the AC will know that you were just trying to garner their attention with an eccentric essay. If you are more of the “traditional” or “vanilla” type, I wouldn’t recommend trying to contrast your personality with an already slightly “risky” essay.</p>
<p>i love this idea! i’d recommend that you only use it if you are confident in your writing skills, though. i don’t think you need to sound “wild” at all… a light-hearted, ironic tone would work well.</p>