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Don't go overboard with your freedom though. There are some essay topics you must avoid. Before and After Talking about the changes you made is a good topic, especially if they have improved your character greatly. Yet again, don't go overboard. You will be making a grave mistake if you put unduly focus on the 'past' you. Comparing your current self to the person that you were before is okay. But there is no need to give too graphic a detail about what a terrible person you used to be. You will only be leaving bad images to the readers and will be making a negative impression to their subconscious. Wisecracks This is yet another way of overdoing certain techniques when writing an essay, especially in a person's attempt to appear unique. Do not overdo your attempts at being witty. Be natural. It should come along. So stop trying to make an essay written from your dog's perspective. Really, a wisecrack is the last thing your tired admissions officer...