Which topic is better for a college essay?

rose39
Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:28:32 +0000

I’m very sorry for your loss.

You seem to have good starting ideas. Bessie gave you some great advice. No matter what, be sure that the essay focuses on YOU. I would try to keep the essay largely positive and forward-thinking…certainly reflect on the past and how it touched your life, but don’t dwell there too much.

What one or two characteristics about you would you like to come across in your essay? Self-reliance? Determination? Adaptability? Figure this out, and always keep that in the back of your mind as you write. This will help to focus your writing. Trying to reflect on both your father’s death/your independent journey in America, as well as your multicultural experience here, may be difficult. Pick which one means the most to you personally.

Good luck!