<p>For example, s.h.i.t. or d.a.m.n?</p>
<p>I understand that the admissions team wants to get a sense of who you are, how you were you brought up, the way you think, etc.</p>
<p>Doesn't it also depend if it fits the topic?
Or is it best to be honest and portray your true personality or not curse at all so as not to offend anyone?</p>
<p>I write **** and damn. I think both suit well, idk.</p>
<p>Idiot. Of course not.</p>
<p>I think it’s a very, very bad idea.</p>
<p>You might appear unsophisticated.</p>
<p>It might be fine if you’re quoting someone.</p>
<p>In general though, I suggest that you refrain from incorporating them.</p>
<p>maaaaaaaaaan, but I wanted to curse all over my essays. :(.</p>
<p>“I understand that the admissions team wants to get a sense of who you are, how you were you brought up, the way you think, etc.”</p>
<p>If the impression you want to leave is that you’re trash, then yeah, sounds like a good idea. </p>
<p>I give agree that it’s okay if quoting someone, but don’t use them as your own words.</p>
<p>Just say “F**ck you, adcom”
and say “jk” in the end.</p>
<p>It would be pretty interesting. I’ll bet you Harvard will take you in if you got the right credentials.
I keep saying college admissions is like a woman. You gotta be spontaneous and interesting to keep them interested. Or else you’ll be rejected like everyone else.</p>
<p>Rofflecopter: I started my ComApp essay with a quote from an ancient Egyptian that made reference to beer. My mother was worried about even that.</p>
<p>I don’t mean trash-talking, I mean using curse words to lightly describe something.</p>
<p>Think about the people reading your essays.</p>
<p>“I don’t mean trash-talking, I mean using curse words to lightly describe something.”</p>
<p>Even so, I think it’s risky.</p>
<p>If you think this will REALLY make your essays seem better, do it for reach schools. Otherwise, don’t. Find another way.</p>
<p>I’d just stick to clever wordplay instead. Usually, when curse words are added to a formal piece they connote strong, negative feelings, which would go against your intention to lightly describe something.</p>
<p>yes, if it makes your essay that much better, they will find that it is very courageous/expresive of you to curse. no joke.</p>
<p>It’s definitely tempting. I wouldn’t do it, though.</p>
<p>I think they’d expect you to be able to find other means of describing something in order to demonstrate your maturity and sophistication.</p>
<p>“D.a.m.n” I think might work if used tastefully. It does signify strong emotion, so if used properly it might enhance your piece, otherwise be careful.</p>
<p>One of my friend’s heroes is the guy who cussed on his essay and got accepted to Harvard. It’s been done before, but I think those who do it walk a fine line between sounding sophisticated and clever or trashy and wannabe attention getter.</p>
<p>Quote Patton.</p>