<p>The admissions essay I'm writing right now is about how a friend of mine got alcohol poisoning at my house and nearly died and how the experience made me realize my own mortality and the consequences of my actions. I'm applying to NYU ED if that makes a difference.</p>
<p>Is it too dangerous because it involves alcohol? I think I handle the topic pretty maturely.</p>
<p>Why were you drinking if you’re in high school? Even if you weren’t, this question is already burning in my mind, and I’m sure it will be the same for the adcom.</p>
<p>yea i would definitely stray away from the idea that you do illegal things or even associate yourself with people who do, i mean im sure that the adcoms already know that many teens drink or do whatever but you definitely shouldnt put it on paper that you do, however inspiring it may be</p>
<p>This happened at your house? Choose another topic.</p>
<p>Hard to say – It could be an absolutely fantastic essay. However, it is very risky.</p>
<p>If you were my child, I’d probably recommend going with a safer topic.</p>
<p>WAY too risky. This essay would provide the admissions office with reason to believe that you had (1) consumed alcohol underage; and (2) served alcohol to minors.</p>
<p>If, however, they’re already hearing about any criminal offenses relating to this incident, then by all means use this topic.</p>
<p>Write about something else. This topic will distract the readers because they will be asking themselves all sorts of questions about judgment, parental oversight, etc. Stay away from sex, drugs and alcohol on your essay. Maybe write about rock and roll!</p>
<p>Only my opinion: regardless of the legal ramifications of your topic, I’m left questioning: Is this all this kid is about? My understanding of the open essay topic should be one that if someone were to interview your best friends and siblings, they’d say: Yes, this exemplifies Riptide!</p>
<p>Would your sibs and friends say that your essence is your closeness with mortality? While I don’t discount your sincerity, is this the first thing that comes to peoples’ minds when they describe you to others?</p>
<p>I know this isn’t the only criteria for a college essay but I think you should give it some thought. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Id avoid it. It seems like a shallow attempt to make to give meaning to plain jackassery</p>
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