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Originally Posted by coopjust Right now I'm thinking about answering your question, which doesn't have a strict requirement on a definite answer but specified that you prefer an answer of yes or no... But my dilemma is that, even after thinking and researching, my personal answer is/will be uncertain. It's a personal answer, and cutting it down to a yes or a no would ruin the necessary uncertainty - but the people who read it (including myself ) were very impressed that I managed to wiggle my way out of giving a real answer... So should I run the risk of angering the original poster anyways?
I might PM the OP if he is interested... although I'm still worried about my blatant plagiarism of his post scaring him away :P |
Hopefully you can take a joke.
I've heard the 500 rule thing being an unspoken guideline, but your school puts a guideline. I'd personally be more concerned about butchering your essay trying to shorten it.
If your story really impressed several English teachers, I wouldn't cut it down unless it's a hard and fast rule. I've only critiqued one Common App essay before on height (I'll openly admit I'm an HS senior), but the OP threesixmafia did post his thanks. Anyhow, if you want to send your essay over, PM me and I'll be happy to take a closer look.
EDIT: I'm not applying to Columbia either, if that helps your decision in whether or not you want to PM me.
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