42: Are Any College Essay Topics Off Limits?

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Students often hear that topics like mental health, loss, service trips, injuries, or family challenges are “too risky” for college essays—but is that actually true? Join Stacey and Becca as they unpack what makes a topic risky, what makes it work, and how to tell the difference before you start writing. Order your copy of Stacey's new book: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/the-uncommon-college-essay-book/ Work with an Advisor one-on-one: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/one-on-one-advising/ CEA's Common Application Essay Prompt Guide: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/portfolio-items/common-application-essay-prompts-guide/ CEA's Expert Supplemental Essay Guides: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay-guide/ Watch some of our YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MaLsIu1vdE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VxiKDeqQc Follow us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayAdvisors Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayAdv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayadvisors/ Website: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/ *Details have been changed as it relates to any and all essay and letter examples mentioned in the podca