Can I tie this essay with something on my resume? It will be a more in-depth story of how I started this activity and will still answer the given question. I’m just worried that UChicago might not want that and would rather prefer something creative and out of the air… If you get what I mean.
Thank you everyone for your help : )
You don’t necessarily need to be creative. My kid got in 2 years ago by writing about sparring with a teacher in the classroom (yes, I know the are risks to the subject, she threaded that needle like a pro). It answered the prompt, and also revealed her as an intellectual – and that speaks to UChicago.
The essays my son submitted were not quirky at all. He answered the prompt in a straightforward way and at the same time showed his desire in learning. He got in EA.
When “quirky” is the norm, being straightforward is actually more refreshing. That’s what I did, and it worked.
Thanks everyone. I now feel better about my essay.