Columbia Supplements
Jleto18
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For the 150 word supplements that ask about your favorite books, entertainment, and such, do I just list out some of my favorites? Or do I name one then briefly describe it then another and briefly describe it and so on? Or do I do something else entirely? The problem I can see with my brief description is that I could probably only do 2-3 if that in the 150 words provided. But, it seems kind of odd to me to just make a list without some explanation. What should I do?
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A straight list is fine. Adding a few reasons is very common. Longer annotations with just 2 or 3 items are fine too. Don't bother with wiki-type summaries. Explaining why is always better than what. Don't manufacture lists to project a certain image.
The required reading list helps put your school in context - English 12 is not the same everywhere, some read Finnegan's Wake while others read To Kill A Mockingbird. The pleasure book list gives some insight into your interests - listing the Core books will not help. The print/electronic publications generally don't need annotations and lets them know if/how you keep up with current events and your interests. And the other entertainment helps confirm other information about your social/economic/cultural background contained in your recommendations and essays.
Oedipus Rex by Sophocles - I would make a mom joke.....but it wouldn't be fair since Oedipus wouldn't see it coming.