| Don't go overboard with your freedom though. There | | | | appropriately. If anything, avoid slapstick comedy. |
| are some essay topics you must avoid. | | | | They will only present you as someone who is |
| Before and After | | | | superficial and insensitive. |
| Talking about the changes you made is a good topic, | | | | Go for good, smart humor. The keyword is wit. That |
| especially if they have improved your character | | | | is-humor coupled with intelligence. Also, good humor |
| greatly. Yet again, don't go overboard. You will be | | | | leaves people feeling good. There is some element of |
| making a grave mistake if you put unduly focus on | | | | warmth to it. |
| the 'past' you. | | | | Sportscast |
| Comparing your current self to the person that you | | | | When asked to talk about current events, avoid |
| were before is okay. But there is no need to give | | | | talking about the last season of the Major League |
| too graphic a detail about what a terrible person you | | | | Baseball. The game may have been hugely |
| used to be. You will only be leaving bad images to | | | | remarkable in that the teams have worked hard and |
| the readers and will be making a negative impression | | | | were met with a good match. Then again, you are |
| to their subconscious. | | | | presenting a rather shallow you. |
| Wisecracks | | | | The same thing goes when you talk about your big |
| This is yet another way of overdoing certain | | | | game back in college. There is a big chance that you |
| techniques when writing an essay, especially in a | | | | will be talking about the same things most athletes |
| person's attempt to appear unique. Do not overdo | | | | talk about-the value of sportsmanship, hard work and |
| your attempts at being witty. Be natural. It should | | | | winning. You don't what to bore your jaded |
| come along. So stop trying to make an essay written | | | | admissions committee with such clichés. |
| from your dog's perspective. Really, a wisecrack is | | | | Negative Imageries |
| the last thing your tired admissions officers need. | | | | Avoid leaving any negative imagery as much as |
| Inappropriate Subjects | | | | possible. One very bad topic you can write about is |
| Avoid writing about your last successful chase against | | | | the death of a person. The event may have left an |
| some hot chick. Yes, it is an engaging topic and it | | | | important mark in both your life and the type of |
| shows how persistent you can be but you are | | | | person that you've become. |
| practically writing to a college. You will be painting a | | | | However, there is still a big chance of the whole thing |
| picture of you being shallow and immature. This is | | | | sounding grim. You will be leaving you readers with |
| basically the last thing that you want to happen. | | | | negative emotions and you will have a difficulty |
| Slapstick Comedy | | | | making the bright side of your personality shine |
| Being funny can be a great part of your personality | | | | through. |
| and showing that side of you can be good for your | | | | There are plenty of college essay topics, so there |
| essay. But then again, don't overdo it and use it | | | | really is no need for you to settle for the bad ones. |