Find Your Perfect College Essay Topic

A Quick Guide to Discovering Your Story

The #1 Problem Students Face ❌

"I don't have anything interesting to write about."

Sound familiar? Here's the truth: You absolutely have compelling stories. You just need to know where to look.

The 4-Category Story Framework ✨

Every great college essay fits into one of these categories. Your job is to find YOUR story in each category, then choose the strongest one.

Category 1: Growth Moments

Times you changed or overcame something

Quick brainstorm (2-3 ideas each):

• A failure that taught you something important: ________________
• A time you stood up for something you believed in: ________________
• A challenge that seemed impossible but you found a way: ________________

Category 2: Passion Projects

Things you genuinely care about

Quick brainstorm:

• Something you could talk about for hours: ________________
• A problem you tried to solve (big or small): ________________