My risky "essay"

College Essays
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<p>An essay would be far too trite,
So limericks will bring to light,
Why some think
I need a shrink
And will be more fun to write. </p>

<p>In a boring health class session,
It seems that I lacked some discretion.
In a whimsical tone
I’ll let this be known
In order to leave an impression. </p>

<p>In health there is much you will learn,
Many topics which hold great concern,
But Ms. P’s drawl
Does not enthrall,
It is the bell for which we all yearn.</p>

<p>She said to have kids is a crime,
As we’ve yet to reach our prime.
To keep spawn at bay,
There’s only one way,
Abstinence works every time.</p>

<p>While it might be O.K. to date,
There was never room for debate,
Morals clear cut,
No ifs, ands, or buts,
We’ll not be allowed to mate.</p>

<p>For hours she spoke with invective,
Said “birth control is often defective.”
Even after champagne,
Be sure to abstain,
For that is always effective.</p>

<p>The girl in the front was cute,
I wished the teacher was mute.
She spoke crazy,
Her argument hazy,
Her theory I should refute.</p>

<p>I needed just one case,
Any more would be a waste,
For one example,
Is more than ample,
For a theory to be displaced.</p>

<p>Then an idea popped in my head,
From a book that many have read.
The Virgin Mary
Proves contrary
To all that she had said!</p>

<p>I was speaking to only my friend,
But the teacher was quick to offend.
With hearing acute,
No sound too minute,
From this affront I could not amend.</p>

<p>When two dear ideas contradict,
The only choice left is be strict.
On guards you call,
On notes you scrawl,
From the room I was hastily kicked.</p>

<p>It got me wait listed at Mudd and Chicago despite no real EC’s. What do you all think?</p>

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<p>I liked this! I feel like you should have focused more on yourself like you did in the first two stanzas because the poem then becomes a poem about your health teacher when this should’ve been your time to shine. Where did this “essay” actually get you into?</p>

3

<p>I liked it! Very creative, and shows you’re not afraid to take risks. :slight_smile: I agree with sandra_ny2011, though.</p>

4

<p>Lol – I have to admit I thought it was funny and creative, but, like the two posters ahead of me, I am confused what this tells an adcom about who you are. Congratz on Mudd and Chicago, hope everything works out! Mr. HS.</p>

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<p>agreed, you need to be deeper</p>