xjk1

Hi all,

Probably aimed more at the US members of the FT forum. Was wondering what everyone's opinion was on writing a common app essay (to apply for top US schools: some Ivy's, some smaller liberal arts colleges) on my love of air-miles, flight bookings, booking deliberately complex itineraries, planned tier point runs for my dad on his business trips etc.

I know it may sound stupid/ irrelevant, but I from what I've heard, and those that I've talked to, admissions officers look for extravagant and memorable essays rather than those on cliched topics which most fall suspect to.

The difficulty I'm having is finding a particular relevance of my enjoyment in flights, air-miles etc to how I have 'grown' or changed as a person, and how this change has reflcted in my everyday life, and how it will help me going forward.

Any help, insights, and opinions are much appreciated!

Regards,
xjk1