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<p>That works, too. One of the best successful Why Swat essays I’ve read presented three somewhat off-the-wall, but thought-provoking, political ideas and then made the case that Swarthmore would be be great because there would be plenty of kids who a) would actually listen to ideas like that and b) would stay up late arguing why the ideas wouldn’t work.</p>
<p>The essay showed a real understanding of the campus culture. I thought it was terrific.</p>