Would this be cliched?

ADad
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:23:13 +0000

It’s not the topic, it’s what you do with the topic.

If you make the essay personal, detailed, honest and revealing, then the essay won’t be cliched.

If you put together a number of platitudes, generally known thoughts that don’t apply (ideally) uniquely to you, then the essay will be cliched.

Write your unique personality and your essay won’t be cliched.