<p>what kdog says makes a lot of sense and reinforces what we ve heard before - who can write better about us than us?</p>
<p>Also just wanted to add that I am very grateful to my teachers and.counselor for the effort they put into my recs (:</p>
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<p>I think what makes your application more of a detriment is when you have an essay saying something about you and your recommendations contradict your essay in a bad way. We might as all well agree to disagree, cause none of us really know for sure :/</p>
<p>And canadian2013, me too :)</p>
<p>I like the IDEA of recommendations. I know plenty of kids who look good on paper because their parents have forced them (i.e. punishment for Bs) or paid crazy amounts for test prep, college counselors, etc. But they sleep through class, never participate in discussions or ask questions, and generally express no enthusiasm. A teacher rec can separate that kid from the truly passionate, curious kid engaged in their own education (the one Yale wants). It being out of our control makes it more reputable in a way… </p>
<p>I’m just worried most teachers don’t know exactly what’s supposed to go in a recommendation. All of mine asked for resumes and I’m worried they filled their letters with descriptions of my achievements (that they aren’t actually familiar with), rather than talking about my skills in the classroom/their subject. I’m still thankful for their time though! </p>
<p>Oh well. We’ll just have to wait and see. :)</p>
<p>BTW, little late but my event I wanted to witness was “the beginning of time (from a safe distance of course)” haha. Thought it was creative.</p>
<p>mine was the invention of cooking</p>
<p>Mine was Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.</p>
<p>@Bestillandknow0 NO WAY. So did I! :O<br>
EDIT: Nvm I wrote about the beginning of the universe :)</p>
<p>I went with the Gettysburg Address. It would be cool to see it when it was first given, being the only person who knew how legendary it would become generations later.</p>
<p>Fun Factoid: The Gettysburg Address gives me nightmares. In 7th grade, my comp teacher forced me to type the entire thing out without making a mistake. If I made a mistake, she would erase everything and make me start over…</p>
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<p>I like the angle you took with it though, watchmesoar.</p>
<p>Mango! That’s sweet 
Great minds think alike. If we both get in I’m attributing it to that haha</p>
<p>@can’tconcentrate, that feat must of been hard considering your name haha</p>
<p>redboldx, I c wat u did there 
Hahaha.</p>
<p>My historical event could have better. I put MLK’s I Have a Dream speech, but I suppose that’s too generic. I should have put the premiere of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor. -_-</p>
<p>As far as the whole teacher recommendation issue, I think that they aren’t looking for its writing quality, but rather its content. The quantitative aspects give an applicant academic potential at a competitive college: the essays and teacher recommendations make your application describe a person, not just the recipient of a bunch of scores. I think these two parts of the app are used near-equally in tandem to paint the picture of your personality.</p>
<p>@ Bestillandknow0 well, close enough. Both of us were kinda unique, haha. I said that I wanted to prove that the creation could have been the work of some omniscient being, but that science also had a hand in it. For science!</p>
<p>This thread just blew up. I think we’ve had 150+ posts today alone O_o</p>
<p>Let the anxiety begin, haha.</p>
<p>@CantConcentrate - true that! If I go crazy this week how will I last until April 1st if I’m deferred or rejected? haha</p>
<p>At least I had a Thespian conference Thursday night until this afternoon which was awesome and I didn’t think about this once :)</p>
<p>I think I know how I’ll get through Friday until 5, Trueblood can get a girl through anything</p>
<p>I’ll watch Glee like the nerd I am.</p>
<p>Modern Family will be my savior.</p>
<p>I have study hall last period on Friday… let the frenzy and constant refreshing begin!</p>