College essay regarding drugs?

clienk
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:24:17 +0000

Make the religious/moralistic aspect an afterthought. Ratting out a friend because they violate your personal moral code makes you sound prudish, judgmental, holier-than-thou, prideful (in that you believe everyone should follow your moral code), etc. If the person reading your essay isn’t religious, it will backfire.

Instead, try to emphasize your fear for your friend’s safety. You sound like a more caring (and, ultimately more moral) person, and you’re less likely to offend anyone.