I'm working on my ApplyTexas essays and Topic A says to write about a person who has impacted you. Is it ok if I write my essay about a entrepreneur from India? I've never actually met him, but I've read his autobiography and articles about him. And they have really exposed me to new ideas and shown me a lot of things about life.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Yes, that is exactly the type of person you should write about, unless they specified a relative or an author, etc. Write about someone you find interesting in ways that could change your life or outlook on life, someone you admire...
Also, whoever reads your essay will be happy not to be reading one of the essays they get hundreds of, 'My Single Mother', my grandfather,... :)
Write about what this person did or does that causes you great interest, and how it has affected the way you think or see things, what kind of impact they have made on you.
Have fun with it, and don't forget to reel the reader in with an attention grabbing first line!
:)
