Posts by izzyt

izzyt

Dec 27, 2011

Essays / Yale supplement moment in history question [9]

For the Yale supplement, there is a short answer question that asks:
If you could witness one moment in history, what would it be and why?

Is it ok if I answer with this...I am trying to be funny but I don't know it it's appropriate:

George W. Bush was once a cheerleader. I would love to witness him cheer so that I could learn a few moves!

izzyt

Dec 27, 2011

Essays / Yale supplement moment in history question [9]

haha thanks. It's just too tempting since GWB actually went to Yale!

izzyt

Dec 27, 2011

Essays / Yale supplement moment in history question [9]

actually i think i am going to use it..im too tempted to be the smart ass that i am haha sorry : [
thank you for asking me straight up though..most people just do it.

izzyt

Dec 27, 2011

Essays / Yale supplement moment in history question [9]

haha yeah it took me forever to come up with something that isn't trite...i just hope they like it and don't think i'm being snarky like what walden said .

I will post it haha no problem. I hope we both get in deremifri : D
Thanks!

izzyt

Dec 29, 2011

Undergraduate / 'Quit, you will be better without it' - running common app essay [3]

I agree with karissa. I think the metaphor is extremely cliche. Trite statements like "life is like a piece of music" generally lessen the worth of your essay. Stay away from "Life is like a ____" simply overused...be original:] however, the deadlines are quickly approaching so maybe you should worry less about your common app essay and more about your supps!