Is this a no-no?

Applying to College
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<p>For a supplement to college X, I am elaborating on a piece of advice given to me by a former nun: "Go to college, drink a few beers, and decide how to change the world." Yes, it was a former nun.</p>

<p>Clearly the point of the message isn't the alcohol, and the reasons for why she said what she said are clearly explained in the essay. So, 94% of me says it's okay to use this quote. But 6% of me is wondering, is there some kind of unspoken rule against references to alcohol in essays? I don't want to shoot myself in the foot or anything. I also don't want to misquote her, because I remember clearly what she said. Thoughts?</p>

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<p>Oh and I figured this could belong in the essay section, but it’s really more of a general question about references to alcohol than a specific one about essays. So I took a shot here. I apologize to mods if it should have gone elsewhere.</p>

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<p>Hmm well I’m not an expert, but I would say as long as you argued your point well, than that’s what they are going to care about. They’re looking more at your ability to write a good essay, your thoughts, and you as a person. I personally think it’s a great quote to use if you utilized it well.</p>

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<p>Well, many of the older students in college are of drinking age…</p>

<p>IMO, unless the emphasis of the essay is on alcohol in college, I don’t really see it as an inflammatory or unacceptable reference. </p>

<p>Good luck! Sounds like it’s going to be an interesting read. Eye-catching, definitely.</p>

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<p>sounds okay to me too!</p>

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<p>As long as you fully express yourself as a person and demonstrate to the admissions that this quote really did have an impact, you should be fine unless you’re applying to a strict Christian School</p>