What to write common app essay about?

papaya12
Thu, 22 Jun 2017 02:33:55 +0000

I was thinking more about essays and thought of writing about my experiences with education in an African household as a first-generation American. I think it might be a more compelling story than losing elections and could better compensate for the rest of my application, but I’m not sure if it would be adversely affected by the fact that my dad did go to college. Thoughts?