Unique Essays

College Essays
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<p>OK. So I wrote this essay that is, in my opinion, witty and unique, but at the same time doesn't have a lot of substance. Two English teachers have read it, and both said the same thing: that it was very unique, funny, and witty, but they don't know if the competitive schools like Harvard would accept me based on uniqueness and wittiness.</p>

<p>So my question is: should I turn in the essay and take a risk? Or should I just go for a more cliche approach? Is it worth it basically?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>A good essay has flavour and unique. Writing on a cliche topic (depression, family deaths, etc.) will make you a boring candidate. If you like, send me a copy of the essay via PM.</p>

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<p>PM me. Would love to comment</p>

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<p>unique is good, but there should also be some substance to your essay. I'd say you should try combining both. You could send the essay over if you'd like.</p>

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<p>yea now im intrigued...send it over i'll take a look</p>

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<p>pm me, i'll take a look</p>

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<p>Pm it to me as well, I think that a memorable essay can be very effective.</p>

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<p>pm me. i love editing and critiquing stuff.</p>

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<p>It really depends on your essay and how much your "unique, funny, and witty" captures your readers. Personally, I'd say a unique, memorable essay is a lot more effective than a cliche one. It's certainly worth the risk - there might be schools that love it and schools that hate it, but cliche essays never have that capacity. </p>

<p>Send it over - I'd be happy to take a look at your essay.</p>

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<p>Wow so many people o.o thanks all! ill send over the essay to a few since i dont want my essay to be spread around too much =P forgive my desire for privacy! haha</p>

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<p>would LOVE to read it.</p>

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<p>Wanna trade? I think mine's pretty unique to and I'd like to see the topics some of the other CCers write about.</p>

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<p>No offense to those who volunteered (thank you all by the way), but I would prefer it not to be '09 graduating people (if you are a senior right now). I am competing with you guys after all >.< I sent it to a couple people already, but for the others, can you guys tell me whether you are '09 or not?</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

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<p>Hi!</p>

<p>I'm graduating in '10, I'd love to read your essay, PM it if you want! </p>

<p>Good luck anyway</p>

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<p>cool. will send as soon as i fix some errors.</p>

<p>anyone else?</p>

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<p>I'd love to go through it!</p>

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<p>I'd also be happy to read your essay. As a journalism major in school, I knew my essay was going to be the determining factor in whether I got accepted or not. Because of this, I took somewhat of a chance as well and wrote a funny, witty, rhyming poem that touched on many of my skills and attributes. If you make sure that you add even a little substance and information about you -- the wittiness could be what sets you apart from the other boring essays. Good luck!</p>

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<p>i would love to read it PM me</p>

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<p>I'd love to read it :) I'm going to be applying this year though, if that makes any difference.</p>

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<p>I'd be glad :)</p>