<p>If I do something crazy with my 10$ essay, like, for example, using air balloons to lift a person, would it be necessary to show calculations that support my plan? I mean, it IS possible (not just in theory, I actually did the math and figured out that X number of average sized balloons can do it, besides, wasn’t there some news article about it a while ago?), do you think the adcoms would care to see that? Where should I include this information - sHould i include it as a footnote or something?</p>
<p>i don’t think it’d be absolutely necessary. I think they want to see your idea more than scientific data. But then again, calculations would add a nice oomph.
~ just an opinion
good luck</p>
<p>As long as you don’t dwell on the calculations for more than a paragraph or so, they won’t get tired.</p>
<p>Wow, so how many standard-sized Myler balloons would be needed to lift up, say, my little sister? Shes’ 90 pounds. Not that I want her to float away!!! :(</p>
<p>I don’t think you really need the calculations. Why? Because it’s already been proven possible by THE MYTHBUSTERS YAY!!! hah. I particularly enjoy that show.</p>
<p>johndoe - it is your choice if you want to add the calculations. I like the idea of adding it as a footnote, but only if you feel it adds to the value of the essay and the themes you are trying to get across.</p>
<p>the adcoms don’t use calculators when reading the $10 essays so that they make sure you don’t spend anything more than that. Write the best ADVENTURE possible and don’t stress too much about spending exactly $10.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>