What to write about? Where to look for an essay topic

Does the application ask you to choose a topic to write about? There are as many (actually, many more) good topics as there are applicants. Here are some ideas for where you might look for an essay topic:

• Do you have hobbies and non-school pursuits that really excite you and that engage your heart and mind? Writing about your out-of-classroom
interests could help bring out a part of you that's not covered — or not covered completely and to your fullest advantage — elsewhere in your application.

• Is there a social cause that you hold near and dear? Remember, an essay is not an academic paper; but a cause that you feel passionately about, and that has been in your thoughts and activities, might be the basis for a strong essay.

• Perhaps there is an event (local, national or international) that has touched you in a personal way.

• Is there an academic subject that really sparks your interest? Why does the subject engage you? Has it led to experiences or study outside of school? There may be essay material that goes beyond the courses you took or scores on AP tests.

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