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Weird college essay prompt help!

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whoa-dere
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i have no idea what to write.
“Consider something in your life you think goes unnoticed and write about why it's important to you.”
400-500 words what should i say?

Jan 12 2013 1:16PM
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edai
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Posting to see what you choose.

inb4 skiing
Jan 12 2013 1:18PM
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Randy_Quench
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pick one of the little things within skiing that go un-noticed but help to create an awesome day of shredding.
for instance get real poetic about:
-the stoke level while gearing up
-the warmth of the lodge after a long day
-boot-gasm
-gentle falling of fresh snow


its 400-500 words, thats like what a page an a half at most? shouldnt be too hard.
Jan 12 2013 1:20PM
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volvotom
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Other than skiing what about you is unique? You need to come across as smart and funny and memorable all at the same time. When reading through a pile of essays you want the admissions officer to remember yours in a good way. My advice: don't write about skiing. Pick something else about you that is unique.
Jan 12 2013 1:30PM
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ironic
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Talk about something small that you've never really appreciated before, or an action/behavior that you see in others. Random acts of kindness?


Jan 12 2013 1:34PM
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Randy_Quench
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I wouldnt say to absolutely not to write about skiing, just make sure whatever it is you choose isn't too general, and instead, is specific enough that you can go into good detail without trailing off topic. which is why I listed my suggestions and not just "skiing."
Jan 12 2013 1:34PM
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BlackCupid
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The size of your penis.
Jan 12 2013 1:35PM
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whoa-dere
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i don't think i would be able to go into detail about that. i saw someone's essay on essayform that was about exactly that lol
thank you all, still looking for more ideas


Jan 12 2013 1:40PM
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HolySchimmel
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considering its so subtle it always goes unnoticed? :D
there should be plenty of stuff you can choose from. All those small things that make you unique as a person.

Jan 12 2013 1:42PM
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Bread_Fish
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Its tough to say because its your personality and I dont know you but
-talk about music if you play an instrument
-something about any type of art painting, photography and stuff colleges like that.
-you can talk about volunteering or helping other people.
-say people dont notice that you work hard for your grades (if their good)
-talk about sports if your in any.
-inb4 skiing is your passion
Jan 12 2013 1:44PM
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volvotom
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Ty to avoid the stereotypical stuff. The admissions people read hundreds of essays about volunteering and grades and sports and stuff. You want to stand out in a good way, not be another par for the course.
Jan 12 2013 1:53PM
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whoa-dere
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now i have 2 ideas, still open to others tho
-well designed objects
people tend to ignore the designs of everyday objects but some are eye catching to me. not sure if this is good because maybe many others do notice these kinds of things?

-indulgence
whenever i let go of myself in a certain area, like academics, keeping in shape, etc, i find it hard to get back on track. to be a better person, i should have a tighter self discipline. and i can use how i gained 8 pounds over winter break from eating too much as an example

what do you think???
Jan 12 2013 1:53PM
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volvotom
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I like the design idea. Especially if this relates to what you want to do in life/want to study in school. There's a cool documentary about design. http://www.objectifiedfilm.com/about/ Even normal every day items such as toothbrushes go through complicated design processes.
Jan 12 2013 1:59PM
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JAHpow
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Brushing your teeth.

Important because it keeps you healthy and if you don't do it statistically your life decreases by 6 years.
Jan 12 2013 2:18PM
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Bogs
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haha that's the very literal, bold way to go. could actually work though if you write it well enough, though; you always hear stories about kids who did weird stuff on their college essays and still get accepted.

and, as some other people have said, don't talk about skiing. especially if you have already written about skiing elsewhere in your app.

maybe a hobby you have that you are care about but aren't very vocal about/keep somewhat private?
Jan 12 2013 2:56PM
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whoa-dere
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i take pictures of my poop when it's a banger? then i sort them by date and also size
doubt the ao is gonna like that tho
Jan 12 2013 3:08PM
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Bogs
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i say go for it. worse thing that can happen is you don't get in. but would you even want to go to a school full of people who don't appreciate the fine art of chronicling your poo's?
Jan 12 2013 4:31PM
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grown-ninja
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Dude you're in college its 400 words if you really can't do this you need some serious help, shit should take you 1-2 hours max, get off ns and just get it done
Jan 12 2013 4:47PM
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whoa-dere
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No I'm in high school
Jan 12 2013 5:14PM
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YoungChristmas
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Aglets. The little pieces of plastic on the end of your shoelace.
Jan 12 2013 7:42PM
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iFlip
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Write on your perceived internet anonymity, and how it came back to bite you in the ass when you flaunted illegal activities. That would be perfect for you.
Jan 12 2013 8:10PM
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Pudge
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Lie and say you're gay. Taahdaaahhhh
Jan 12 2013 8:12PM
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Spinoza
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Just make something up that sounds interesting.
Maybe you like to watch the growth of the trees in your street as you walk home from school. Lol
Jan 12 2013 8:15PM
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baethoven
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Air/breathing


Jan 12 2013 8:27PM
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whoa-dere
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Click for larger image

i decided to go with the design one. thanks yall
Jan 12 2013 8:41PM
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volvotom
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Good choice.
Jan 12 2013 9:03PM
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Jeffmnicholas
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is this for Wisconsin? this essay was quite annoying to write
Jan 12 2013 10:31PM
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BlackCupid
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Is there a story here I haven't heard?
Jan 12 2013 10:34PM
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whoa-dere
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yes what did you talk about?
Jan 13 2013 12:23AM
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iFlip
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Yes. Sadly, I think the thread got deleted. It was some of the most fun I have had on NSG in a longggg time.
Jan 13 2013 12:36AM
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will-g
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haha just gonna ask this, have any of you guys heard back from madison?
Jan 13 2013 1:19AM
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Puns
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your mom or white privilege
Jan 13 2013 1:24AM
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dreadyboy
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I would talk about how smooth my walls are. Never gave a shit before, but this summer I took down wallpaper and filled and sanded those motherfuckers up right. I've probly brushed my hands across 85% of my walls to make sure they're smooth before painting
Jan 13 2013 4:44AM
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Jeffmnicholas
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yea, straight up rejected, I shouldve waited till regular decision to see if mid year grades would have helped
Jan 13 2013 10:02AM
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.AR6rider.
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People are way overthinking this. All they want to know is if you have a hobby or skill or whatever that you really enjoy/are passionate about, but not a lot of people know about or you don't think they notice.

Do you play an instrument? Write music? Write stories/poetry? Film stuff? Volunteer at the soup kitchen on weekends but tell your friends you're out getting drunk so they don't judge you? Hell, Supreme kids could even write about how they follow the "streetwear game" and are passionate about buying unique clothing/shoes that other people probably would not notice. Do you collect anything? The options are pretty limitless. Just come up with something that you think stands out and makes you unique that not may other people know about you and you're golden.
Jan 13 2013 11:19AM
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will-g
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sorry to hear, i should be getting in just kinda weird that i havent heard back yet
Jan 13 2013 10:58PM
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theabortionator
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Really? That's a fucking cake walk.

Turn of your computer, your tv, hell even your phone if you have to for a few minutes and think. What is something that matters to you that you think goes under the radar. An issue that people don't know about or don't care about, a passion of yours that other might not know about.

and 400-500 words is a easy.


If you can't do this you're in for a rough ride buddy.


The essay is about your life not mine, I can't tell you what to right. This is a short paper with a RIDICULOUS amount of freedom.


Just turn of your computer and do it.


Jan 13 2013 11:02PM
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theabortionator
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Exactly easiest shit.


Instead of making a thread and asking for ideas he should have turned off his compy and thought about it. You can pick anything.

I could probably write a 100 word based off whatever information is in OP's profile and have it done before he even settles on a topic and starts writing.
Jan 13 2013 11:05PM
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whoa-dere
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Haha let's see it! I actually picked a topic and got it done the afternoon I made this thread
Jan 14 2013 8:15AM
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theabortionator
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Good to hear. Sometimes you just need to go do it.
Jan 14 2013 5:21PM
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theabortionator
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Bullshitting essays is the best. I try to keep it somewhat reasonable though.
Like one for the English regents in high school. Topic was something like "How has an increase in literacy helped the world?"

I wrote this massive essay comparing comparing a person learning to read to a caterpillar climbing into a cocoon. Something about coming out into the world and spread their vibrant wings as they soared across the sky. Hope it gave the world color and opened so many doors and a bunch of other stuff.

It seriously sounded like it needed a heavenly light to shine out of the conclusion. They fucking loved it.

/high school
Jan 14 2013 5:31PM
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act.resist
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the uses of paper clips
Jan 14 2013 6:44PM
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