crazy admissions gimmicks

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<p>Over the years the admissions office has collected “a colorful set of items” from applicants, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons said — including various desserts, a size 17 athletic shoe and a photo of one applicant’s bedroom wall, painted crimson to show school spirit. </p>

<p>This year’s round of admissions, which concluded last week and saw a record 19,605 applicants, brought in equally memorable items, some verging on the ridiculous. </p>

<p>“Maybe people think we don’t read the folders,” Fitzsimmons said. </p>

<p>One Harvard applicant sent dozens of gift pencils, each with a picture of the applicant and an inscription that read, “Admit [applicant’s name].”</p>

<p>Several candidates have printed their own versions of Time, selecting themselves as Man or Woman of the Year and including articles detailing their achievements and contributions.</p>

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<p>sorry i just read this article and i was wondering if anyone on this site had either sent crazy stuff in or if you have heard of anything like this.</p>

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<p>thanks for the article!</p>

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<p>i hate it when people try to use sleezy ways of getting in</p>

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<p>haha..writing his essay with his foot</p>

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<p>Yeah, but I can easily see how the humor would be lost.</p>

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<p>Well when you have nothing to lose, you're willing to bet it alll :)</p>