<p>Is it too ******y to make “assumptions” in your essay? Like say “at NU” instead of “if I get accepted to NU?”</p>
<p>There’s no sure thing on that point, though common wisdom seems to be humility of “if accepted”- personally, I think that’s ********. Tell them what you intend to do- don’t hedge- you’re telling them WHY you SHOULD be there, not why they might perhaps want to admit you to their fine institution.</p>
<p>At the same time, don’t come off too cocky.</p>