Done reading applications! First day that I'm not in the office since the beginning of January... and yes, that includes the weekends. I actually finished two days early since reading doesn't officially end until 8am Tuesday. It feels weird to be done so early - but I'm not complaining. And now a quick bit of advice for anyone who might be writing an essay that'll be judged as a reflection of you and your writing abilities:
Worst College Essay Topics 2009 and What They Really Say About You
- How I am Like My Black Labrador Retriever = I don't have any friends or know anyone outside of my family
- My Goal is to Eat 100 Chipotle Burrito Bowls in a Year = I am trying to be quirky but really I don't have a life
- Being Deceitful Can Come in Handy = I am trying to be controversial but come across as someone with questionable morals and bad taste
- I Went to [insert Third World Country] and Encountered Poor People = I am entitled and incredibly naive
- Seeing Women's Ass Cracks In Jeans is My Worst Nightmare = I am a no fun prude
Yes, all the above are actual essays that I read this year.
Committee discussions go until March 13th, but at least I'll have my evenings and weekends back now.