Essay Styles

Prep School Admissions
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<p>I am aware that there are several different writing styles that one can employ to capture the attention of the audience, who in the case of boarding schools are the admissions officers.
I am assuming that they go through several essays over a short period of time. </p>

<p>Recently, I have written a very figurative, metaphorical essay. At first sight, it is poetical, light, free-flowing. Within this essay, I have incorporated a very clever (or so I think ;)) allusion to the school. To the wary eye, the meaning of the metaphor is easily recognized. But it can also go unnoticed, simply another detail in the long, flowery descriptions.</p>

<p>Is this advisable? How much time does an admission officer spend on a particular applicant and a specific essay?</p>

<p>Thank you very much. :)</p>

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<p>to be honest, i wouldn't be suprised if they just skimmed it over lunch.</p>

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<p>Agreed. But we'd have to see the essay before making a call.</p>

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<p>well idk that anything that u feel comfortable writing with, as long as the grammer/spelling/those little things are alright- do whatever feels right,im sure that admissions will notice it. ^_^</p>

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<p>Thank you for your advice.</p>

<p>Any other comments on this topic?</p>

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<p>chaostheory, could you pm it to me? you've gotten me very very interested...</p>

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<p>Indeed. But it is against the policies of the school to show the essay to others. I will adhere to the policy in this case. :)</p>

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<p>Oops haha just kidding then. Sorry I always see people share their essays in the college forum so I assumed it was the same here..</p>