Favorite Line Question

Colleges & Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>Ok, so I'm not someone who really falls in love with classic lines in movies or books, and to be honest, my favorite quote from a movie or book is probably "SLAPPA DA BASS MON" from "I Love You, Man." Is this a poor decision, or should I really just be honest, for this question and all in general, even if my answers might not be as impressive as others. Conversely, I fear if I try to stretch the truth a bit to sound more intellectual, I'll come off as pretentious and full of myself.</p>

<p>Any advice for this section of the supplement?</p>

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<p>If you lie about it, it will look very unnatural. They’re not looking for a 5 page essay on how inspiring the 800 word speech from “An Inconvenient Truth” was.</p>

<p>If that’s your favorite line, then say it. This part is just to show that you’re a human and not a robot.</p>

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<p>Why is that your favorite line? You need to assume that the essay reader is unfamiliar with I Love You, Man.</p>

<p>For Stanford, my son put Calvin and Hobbes as one of his favorite books…and he still got in.</p>

<p>I think there is a balance. Don’t try to impress anyone with your answers but realize that this is their way of getting to know you.</p>

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<p>^calvin and hobbes is intelligent though…</p>

<p>not so sure about that choice of quote. it might be your favorite but they are looking to get some insight into you. usually you should pick a quote that speaks to you in a deeper way so they can see WHAT speaks to you that way…which is what i think they are looking for.</p>

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<p>I have to agree with whitecadillac. I personally would not go with that choice, but it’s up to you of course.</p>

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<p>Scrap that choice immediately!!!</p>

<p>No way…I love you, Man…is a bit to kiddish…</p>

<p>I’m gonna use one from my favorite novel…</p>

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<p>I’m normally all for being honest instead of worrying about what you think adcoms want to hear, but I would recommend picking a different quote. I think a humorous quote is fine but pick one that is in English.</p>

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<p>Haha true you guys all make very good points. I really appreciate the feedback and I’ll definitely put some more thought into this</p>