Saturday, October 11, 2008

College entrance essays no place to explore angst

College entrance essays no place to explore angst
Q. I read your [recent column about choosing a subject] for the college essay. Is it possible to choose a topic that's too controversial or too personal? I was thinking about writing about a friend's suicide attempt and how it really affected my views and beliefs. Do you think this essay could work? How should I approach the subject?

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