GS Quandary

<p>What would you do if you were faced with an academic quandary? In my case I have been part of bad situations that lead to a poorer performance in terms of my coursework. I am not stupid, as schoolwork itself has never given me a problem. Let me explain. People are sometimes drawn to me and I do not understand their motivations other than to say I bring importance to them. Therefore I have some semblance of annoyance and issue with those who have unnatural obsessions with me. The academic dilemma is this. I have had to start over several times. Given a past of being attacked, and having forces physically stand in my way and threaten me for enrolling the best possible tactic is to pursue academic happiness (what I have long wanted), or exist in what comes easy for me? If this does not make any sense just let me know.</p>

<p>you are speaking in riddles. if you want someone to see you for who you are- just say it like it is. your message will be much more powerful that way.</p>

<p>dude, what</p>

<p>What I mean to say is this. I am having a hard time weighing in on the advantages of life after GS. I am willing to participate in the academic demand aspect and will rush right in, as this is what I am used to and truly want. The clarity that I need to hear is whether or not my committment will be worthwhile. I guess you can say that I am questioning my own longevity.</p>

<p>Is this real? Or is it some kind of existentialist rant?</p>

<p>Whether or not it will be worthwhile is only determinable through one’s own efforts. If you choose to make it worthwhile, so it shall be. You get out what you put in. The advantages of “life after GS” depend heavily on the course of study your pursue, you graduate plans if any, as well as the relationships you create(both casual and professional). As with anything else, its 99% in your hands.</p>

<p>shooter- how old are you?</p>

<p>questioning “your own longevity?”</p>

<p>This is hilarious. Thank you. Okay, Shooter- try writing as would speak to us if you were having a phone conversation with us. I think that you’re making a lot of effort to write in a stylized way and that “style” is clouding your message.</p>

<p>So I read in your first post that you say you “have been part of bad situations that lead to a poorer performance in terms of my coursework”.<br>
Okay so use your essay as an opportunity to talk to the admissions team about that.</p>

<p>Now this is where it gets strange for me-
You say
“People are sometimes drawn to me and I do not understand their motivations other than to say I bring importance to them. Therefore I have some semblance of annoyance and issue with those who have unnatural obsessions with me.” </p>

<p>Why are you telling us that? How does it relate to your academic aspirations at GS?</p>

<p>You go on to say,
“I have had to start over several times. Given a past of being attacked, and having forces physically stand in my way and threaten me”</p>

<p>Alright. These topics can be addressed in your admissions essay- if you feel that the topics need to be explained in order that your poor academic history can be understood.</p>

<p>“for enrolling the best possible tactic is to pursue academic happiness (what I have long wanted),” </p>

<p>I’m decoding this as- You want to return to school to study.</p>

<p>" or exist in what comes easy for me? If this does not make any sense just let me know."</p>

<p>This part sounds as if you’re not sure if you want to return to school.</p>

<p>I have compiled a list of pros and cons (brief arguments for and against applying and enrolling): Please read them all</p>

<p>PRO:
out of my territory/region
top tier, entry to elite
research experience
help to career (withheld)
original goal
private graduate programs
success-oriented students
not relaxed
stand for causes
climate change
challenge socially and politically
away from damaging people and environments</p>

<p>CON:
transplanted plantation
competition
academic satisfaction
short life
too populated
what if I make a low average or fail to understand something critical</p>

<p>(These are a few of the listings as selected from my actual writings.) Tell me, what do you make of this?</p>

<p>It would be good to have a looksee at your actual writings, so give’er.</p>

<p>what do you mean by “transplanted plantation?” i am intrigued.</p>

<p>This has to be a ■■■■■…please be a ■■■■■. </p>

<p>“I have compiled a list of pros and cons (brief arguments for and against applying and enrolling)”</p>

<p>Why do you think getting accepted is a foregone conclusion? We’re not talking about acting on an acceptance here, we’re talking about APPLYING. If you have so much indecision about APPLYING, do yourself a favor and don’t. You will have to communicate a compelling and/or inspirational story; you can’t even compel yourself, and it doesn’t seem worth your time. Also, your writing “style” is very ambiguous and frustrating. Your ramblings are not coherent in the absence of any context. Your “pro” is success oriented students, and your “con” is competition? I too would be interested to know how old you are.</p>

<p>ESL? Cut n paste with a thesaurus?</p>

<p>To come across as in need of English lessons sounds strange, as I have no problems communicating. But I guess my message is lost so I’ll explain what I am doing here. I am coming up with reasons to actually convince the adcom that I am worthy of their time and fit for enrollment. I know that there is no guarantee and there never will be any 100% given with admissions at the university. (That rarely is the case at this one or any of its peers). </p>

<p>The “transplanted plantation” comes from the reality of being southern and accostumed to issues related to race and gender and, at the same time, relaocating to what is considered northern territory. I am sure that I’ll confront the same social issues, but only this time it takes different forms. The idea that I want to convey is blatant vs. overt or hidden vs. unhidden.</p>

<p>I have to agree with everything PreMed has said.</p>

<p>Iggs indeed, I think we have a ■■■■■, hoping to throw around some big words and make the ivy applicants seem confused in a public forum. I’m not biting, too many bloody essays to write.</p>

<p>If it is not a ■■■■■, then perhaps I should suggest cutting some of the five dollar words, we’re all friends here. An app written in that style is going to starkly befuddle the adcom. Ami say relax.</p>

<p>Dunno man, sounds to me as a southie, you may have to rile up the troops and start a revolution part deux. Don’t forget to attach those kitchen knives to the barrel of your paintballing guns.</p>

<p>Good luck. Elastic bands and cement glue should help best.</p>

<p>Si tu connais les autres langue, ca peut etre t’aide ton affaire.</p>

<p>This isn’t a ■■■■■, it’s someone in genuine need of help.</p>

<p>I shall help.</p>