<p>Hi, I'm working on my essays for the Common App and Apply Texas, and was wondering...</p>
<p>I am an angry person and I hold some controversial views, and this becomes evident in my essay about a person who has affected my life/is my inspiration.</p>
<p>While I don't have any intention of convincing my admissions counselor to think exactly as I do, it certainly comes off this way (indeed, this matches my character). And I relate how my paper must come off to the reader in relation to who I am as a person, but I was wondering if maybe I should just scrap it all, and try to take a more peaceful and careful approach to sharing who I am as a person.</p>
<p>Anger + Controversy = Being flagged as a trouble student. </p>
<p>I wouldn’t do it. I don’t know exactly what makes it controversial, but if it is, it should be handled delicately if at all. Being Angry doesn’t exactly put your best foot forwards, and if you sound angry enough they’d be rightfully worried what you would do upon arriving at school.</p>
<p>I’m not going to tell you to lie because you don’t have to lie. Try to think of the positive parts of your personality. I guarantee you have some(for example, many sociopaths are charming). They’re what your essay should reflect.</p>
<p>“Many sociopaths are charming.” ■■■■■! Reborn I would advise you to refrain from expressing your anger in your essay, that could be a huge turn-off.</p>