What to write about for college essays?

<p>So i’m writing my college essays for common app, the UVA supplement, the W&M Supplement, and other applications. But what should I write about?</p>

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<li>Life Story? (tale of an immigrant, and how my surroundings influenced me, and what I can do with it. negative story with a positive twist at the end)</li>
<li>Personal viewpoint on education on the USA? (negative to neutral to positive solution)</li>
<li>Viewpoint on the conflict in the middle east? (objective with suggested solution)</li>
<li>Any more recommendations?</li>
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