<p>Is it okay to “suck up” to Columbia in the “what do you find appealing” essay.
Saying something like:</p>
<p>Describing anything about Columbia as merely appealing is understating it. Everything is appealing, but there are some things that are even more appealing.</p>
<p>In a fashion, all you’re saying is “everything! and I don’t want to decide”</p>
<p>C doesn’t need sycophants – but people who can verbalize a salient aspect.</p>
<p>Sounds like you don’t know the answer. The wise kids give well considered responses.</p>
<p>that’s not all I’m saying in the essay obviously… that’s just how I’m starting it. "But there are some things that are even more appealing than the rest. … then I go into specifics</p>
<p>I’m just asking if its okay to start it like that, or if the admission people will look at it badly</p>
<p>humpty BUMP-ty fell off a wall</p>
<p>nope never say that dude otherwise they will throw your app out the window…</p>
<p>Focus on ONE trait that you find appealing. Of all things that you like about Columbia, which one do you love most? Write about that thing.</p>
<p>I would not (and did not) start my response with that. “Go into specifics” immediately.</p>
<p>I mentioned the typical reasons–the Core and NYC–but added a spin to them.</p>