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Old 05-05-2008, 03:05 PM   #1
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Read my college essay?
It's entitled, "Greatness requires misanthropy."

Just some general concerns:

1. Is it too un-traditional?
2. Do I sound pretentious or overwrought?
3. Am I being too general?

I'll PM those who ask.
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Old 05-05-2008, 03:08 PM   #2
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Oh! This is a transfer essay, btw.
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Old 05-05-2008, 03:10 PM   #3
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I can help you out. I'll edit/give feedback. I swear, I won't disclose anything (after all, I'm done.)

PM it. =]
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Old 05-06-2008, 05:05 AM   #4
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I would like to proof read it for you.. please PM
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Old 05-06-2008, 06:35 AM   #5
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Er, Sethosayer, follow Aspen D's advice. Nothing against you bestdev, but you're still a transfer doing apps...and it's a bit dubious.

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2. Be wary of posters that have a low post count
3. Do a little research on the person you're PM-ing your essay to. Does this person only have posts in this essay section, do they help out others, have they been ont his board in various places for a while, how much general knowledge do they have?
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Old 05-13-2008, 11:36 AM   #6
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You can PM it to me. I'll help. (I'm done with college essays by the way, so don't fear it being plagiarized).
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Old 05-13-2008, 02:31 PM   #7
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In response to your overall questions:

1 - No, but follow my PMed criticism
2 - No
3 - No, it was very vivid and detailed
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Old 05-16-2008, 06:59 PM   #8
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pm it to me ill read it for u
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Old 05-16-2008, 08:02 PM   #9
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I will too
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Old 05-16-2008, 09:03 PM   #10
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i'll read it. PM me. where are you applying to at this late date?
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