<p>I have a question: I have written (and am revising) and essay I had written last week. Originally, I had planned to send this essay to more liberal-minded schools like Rice and Columbia and perhaps University of Chicago, but now I would really like to send it to Georgetown because it tells a lot about me but in a very untraditional format with some sarcasm. In general, I've been getting mixed reviews about it. If any non-high school CCers would like to read it, I'll PM it over, otherwise I would like to know what you guys think about sending in untraditional essays to Georgetown. I've always pictured Georgetown as an ivy-covered, conservative-body school. Please correct me if I'm wrong!</p>
<p>I know the rule of thumb is to just be yourself, but I am wondering if plunging into a risk is really worth it.</p>
<p>I’m applying to SFS by the way. So the essay is topic is supposed to focused on an international issue. Mine is…but I believe it is risky.</p>
<p>I’d love to read your essay. I can send you mine as well. Obviously, we’ve both already applied so its not like we can steal the others essay haha</p>
<p>beirut08, as posted on other threads… just be yourself. everyone wants to find an angle to get them in, but you have to be true to yourself.</p>
<p>For my essay, I psycho-analyzed my own personality by analyzing my messy room, with quite the bit of sarcasm in it, and I got in (and actually got a personal note from my admissions counselor about it!). As long as you’re not making yourself look bad or supporting a controversial/offensive point of view.</p>
<p>That being said, I’m a Junior at Georgetown, and would be more than happy to read your essay and comment if you PM it over to me! Best of luck!</p>