<p>I want your feedback on humorous essays. Since admissions people always say they want the applicant's true personality to shine through in these essays...and I consider myself pretty funny, it would make sense for me to write a sorta funny essay.</p>
<p>But..
is this a "risky" approach?
would my humor be evident to old? admissions officers/through written word? </p>
<p>If anyone has tried this approach, or even thought about trying, your advice would be really helpful</p>
<p>Admissions officers get a whole lot of teenage angst cliche stuff; of course they want to read something funny! Just make sure you run it by a teacher or other intelligent adult before submitting it to make sure it comes off. I was accepted at several Ivy/Ivy caliber universities a generation ago with an essay on how spectacularly uncoordinated I was in gym class (my SATs and grades were in the low range for the schools; my guidance counselor said they loved my essay). I can't believe present day admissions officers would have no sense of humor. But again, try the essay out on an audience before submitting.</p>
<p>I agree with the above advice. If you want, I'll be happy to read a copy and give you my feedback.</p>
<p>yea pm me if you want me to read it.....</p>
<p>Well... a bit of humor in an essay goes a long way. :] It makes it memorable.</p>
<p>Plus, humor adds voice to your essay, which, in my opinion, is the most important thing in an essay.</p>
<p>I think humor really helps. There's so many times you can read about "how I helped build houses in ______ and how it changed my life" or "conquering my challenge of ______." I think off-beat essays work quite well to be honest. And they're memorable because they're YOU.</p>
<p>My Common App essay, though not ALL humor, had its moments of hilarious one-liners. I mean, there's nothing wrong with letting your personality/thoughts shine through. After all, this essay is in the first person. If that's how you are, write it down!</p>
<p>I wrote a very humorous essay that conveyed a side of me that you can't get from the application. I explain family customs, my relationship with my friends and my struggles in life. It was a huge risk but I've already gotten a call from an admissions officer telling me how much she loved my essay</p>
<p>I'll read it if you're still looking :)</p>
<p>Humor is a great approach IF you can write something that others consider funny - as others have suggested, get some input from some adult readers who know good writing and will give you honest feedback.</p>
<p>The best essay I ever read in a book of real college essays was a humorous one. A lot of them seemed cliche, but that one really stood out to me. If you want, I could read your essay for you when you're finished writing it.</p>