<p>Would it be inappropriate in my college essay if I were to quote a phrase from a TV show that says "What do you suck at?," and then later in the essay say... "I suck at..."</p>
<p>i'd say no. informality to a degree is good...to a degree. watch it</p>
<p>I used "crap" in my Yale supplement. My English teacher was Not Pleased, but I guess I'll see how it turned out in two weeks...</p>