<p>So for the Ambassadors question, we just name an object that we think would symbolize us?? And does it have to be a fictional character from 'classical literature' for the other short answer question?</p>
<p>or can it be from a film?</p>
<p>i haven't read the question but you probably don't want to use a character from "Pirates of the Caribbean" unless you can use it to write a damn good essay</p>
<p>this might sound superficial but if there's one thing i've learned it's don't "go out on a limb" with your college essay</p>
<p>For the Ambassadors question, you want to try and pick an object or two that is important to you; something that symbolizes a part of your life. That's pretty hard to explain in 50 words or less, I know, but I suppose they want to see if you have the ability to be concise in your writing.</p>
<p>And yes, I would definitely stick to characters in literature for the roommate question.</p>
<p>okk thankss =) i was going to attempt to choose like a random, slightly strange character but i think i'll go with my first instinct and choose a classic character haha</p>
<p>" was going to attempt to choose like a random, slightly strange character but i think i'll go with my first instinct and choose a classic character "</p>
<p>That's what I originally tried to do and realized that I wasn't really being myself. I decided to go with my gut instinct and just be me. Hopefully it worked!</p>
<p>i kind of want to choose tracy from manhattan, but i kind of had the feeling i should stick to books.</p>
<p>i would think any fictional character is just fine, doesn't have to be from literature.</p>
<p>^^^ but again, my warning would be, don't pick Tyler Durden from fight club unless you can write a really good essay about him.</p>
<p>I've applied to alot of schools, i can say almost with 100% accuracy that every app that i experimented with a "unique" essay was met with rejection from the school, even schools who seem like they want that type of essay, whereas when i wrote what i thought were really boring, generic essays i was accepted; this is after accounting for all variables of selectivity, etc.</p>
<p>I know people who have had different results but they were unbelievably stellar students who i'm sure had amazing, amazing essays.</p>
<p>So the point is, unless you're certain you can write one of the single best essays the admissions committee is going to read that year, don't go out on a limb with your topic and structure</p>