<p>This “celebrate your nerdy side” essay is the last essay I need to complete my Tufts application. I want to write about competing in my areas local Super Smash Brothers Melee tournaments. I think i could write a good essay about the topic but I’m also unsure if writing about video games in a college essay is such a good idea. So basically, should I or should I not use this topic?</p>
<p>I had heard several selective admissions people state during information sessions that students should not write about video games, therefore I recommend you find another way to express “your nerdy side” to Tufts. : )</p>
<p>I picked this prompt too! 
In my humble opinion, if you think you can write a good essay about the topic, do so–this is your application and your story. It’s about who you are, not who you think adcoms want you to be.</p>
<p>Don’t write about video games unless you developed and published an app.</p>
<p>When I see the words geeky or nerdy side what I really read is intellectual side. </p>