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11-06-2007, 05:10 AM
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#1 | | Junior Member
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| Too controversial?
Ok let me give you a little insight into my background. I am a 18 yr old Vietnamese female who was adopted at the age of 6 months by my same-sex adoptive fathers. I have lived in NYC all my life and am currently in a top private day-school.
Ok, now that we have the initial introduction out of the way, lets get down to business. Basically what I am considering is basing my college application essay around this topic- growing up with two gay parents, its impact on me and my perception of life/humanity, my relationship with others and my community's relationship with my family.
I know I can write a truly brilliant essay and I have been encouraged my both my parents and my GC to embrace this challenge with open arms. But I am still a bit hesitant as I am not too sure how my prospective colleges (particularly the older ones such as Yale, Harvard and Princeton) will respond to such a topic and maybe it is still a tad too controversial. Any opinions? | 
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11-06-2007, 05:49 AM
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| I think it would be a great topic, and no, it's not too controversial. In fact, there's an essay somewhere on ********* about being gay. It is brilliantly written, and the applicant was accepted to Harvard (if I remember correctly). | |
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11-06-2007, 07:23 AM
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| CorruptedMorals, do you really want to go to a school that isn't welcoming of such a topic? How welcoming then would they be of you and your parents?
And don't worry about Harvard; it's not too controversial for them - remember, it's in Cambridge, and Massachusetts is the only state in the union that has legalized gay marriage. | |
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11-06-2007, 07:44 AM
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| Err in the direction of self disclosure. It will serve you well. | |
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11-06-2007, 07:47 AM
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| The college essay imo should be personal, not political.
So, if your essay is going to center on your own personal experiences and background, I think it can be terrific (and not a problem for most colleges). On the other hand, though, I would not recommend writing a "position paper", a political essay, on the issue of same-sex marriage. | |
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11-06-2007, 12:28 PM
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| Thanks! I really appreciate your advise! Don't worry my essay is from a personal perspective and how I have grown and been affected by these specific conditions. If anyone knows where I can find that essay mentioned above I would really appreciate it  | |
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11-07-2007, 12:28 AM
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| okay first of all holy crap i'm jealous of your background, i think you will get in anywhere. also i have this admissions book written by someone with a phd who does admissions for brown, and her number one favorite essay was about someone's struggle with being homosexual in an unaccepting world. unless you're applying to christian school, i think most places are looking to increase diversity and openmindedness. good luck! | |
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11-07-2007, 01:05 AM
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| I think that would make a great essay. I would second what 'ADad' said too.
Good luck with your endevor. | |
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