<p>... with their school?</p>
<p>What I mean is, would the admission officers see it as if I were some obsessive fool?</p>
<p>it depends on the school... (what school is it for) unless you have a very casual or funny tone i wouldnt say that</p>
<p>I doubt that they would consider you to be a fool. But they would not think that that particular statement distinguishes you from other applicants.</p>
<p>It sounds dumb. Don't do it.</p>
<p>Ok... I'm getting mixed opinions so... here's what I wrote:</p>
<p>"However, as I walked up Palm Drive in the bright morning sun one day last winter, the dream became alarmingly real.</p>
<p>After staying up the whole night researching Stanford once I came back from my trip, the matter was decided: I was in love."</p>
<p>Then I go on to explain why I loved the school so much etc. Does this sound ok?</p>
<p>I'll stick with my previous comment. :)</p>
<p>It doesn't matter what you say, but what you SHOW. Meaning, as long as the reasons you have for "loving" the school are strong enough, then your statement will have a purpose other than making appear to be obsessive.</p>
<p>It's simply a risky approach, one that may or may not work, but you have to write it well. Good luck.</p>
<p>Exactly what catsushi said. If you're writing what you just posted, the next sentences better back up WHY you love the school (specifics)</p>
<p>Specific details a) are personal and therefore b) cannot be cliche</p>