Hey everyone, I've been brainstorming college essay topic ideas that stand out, and I keep feeling like mine is a bit too normal. I want to write about how I helped my younger sibling catch up in school after we moved to a new city. It's a personal experience and I think it says a lot about my values and family ties, but is it just too common?
I've heard that admissions officers want unique stories, but are they looking for the experience itself to be extraordinary, or is it more about how I tell it? Any insights on how to make an ordinary topic stand out would be awesome!