If I quote something in my essay for the common app.. - citation?

I'm not sure if this page is only for essay evaluations or whatever... but I was wondering --- if I quote something in my essay for the common app, do I need to give it proper citation? Like MLA or Chicago?

yes, otherwise, it is considered as plagiarism and you will be rejected or, if they don't catch it during the admission process, but find out AFTER you are admitted, you will be expelled.

You are supposed to. Yet, many kids won't and it won't be held against them. However, you will be so impressive if you use proper MLA or APA!!

In fact, I would recommend citing something properly specifically for the purpose of showing your ability to do so.

And if you have a question about citations, ask us! '
I think it is probably not accurate to say you will be expelled for failing to use a parenthetical reference. The other commenter probably meant that if you deliberately tried to make it seem like someone else's words were your own, that would earn you a consequence.

:-)