<p>So one of the essays I need to write is the 3 WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU BEST. I remember someone on here put three interesting words like "toaster, croquet, and WiFi" (those weren't the three words, but it was something unique like that)</p>
<p>Should I do something like that to stand out, or stick to three adjectives?</p>
<p>I do not think it appropriate for anyone (especially not us CCers who do not know you) to give you any advice on that.</p>
<p>Remember, though, using those three words does not just make one “stand out.” It also suggests that the person is bold, creative, iconoclastic, etc. Does any describe you?</p>
<p>Be careful! Some schools will give you advice right on their sites regarding what they are looking for in an answer. </p>
<p>Just the other day I noticed that one college said to use a sense of humor and be yourself, while another college, said do not be cliche or silly etc…</p>
<p>I would research carefully what the colleges environment is like and what kind of student they are looking for. Above all else, though I would only apply to a school where you can be yourself.</p>
<p>Perhaps you could get a cross poll of words that describe you by asking friends and family to describe you in three words. Write their responses and take it from there.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>agreed. umich actually suggested re-using essays for multiple schools. i was very surprised.</p>
<p>^^ And why the heck not? Which school does not have/does not like to hear things like “great research facilities,” “multi-cultural,” “flexible education,” “interdisciplinary curricula,” “good career outlook,” “variety of clubs,” etc. All you have to do is change the concrete numbers around a bit and use different proper names specific to each school, but come on, the gist is the same.</p>
<p>How about this for your whole essay:</p>
<p>Very. Concise. Writer.</p>