Short Answer Quirkiness?

Colleges & Universities Yale University
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<p>Okay, so I have a dilemma. For the short answer, should I be quirky and honest or should I take the less risky route? For example, question 1 (these are not my real answers…I’m not THAT quirky)</p>

<p>What would you do with a free afternoon?</p>

<p>OPTION 1: I would eat spaghetti while wearing comfortable white shoes. Then, I’d stare at my favorite wall for a few hours.</p>

<p>OPTION 2: I would play with my little brother and help him do his math homework so he can succeed.</p>

<p>I really don’t know what they’re looking for here. Help!</p>

2

<p>I would definitely suggest answering those questions honestly. Their purpose is to offer Yale some insight into YOU, not the person that you think they want you to be.</p>

3

<p>Those both seem pretty manufactured. Quirkiness is great, but obviously only if it comes off as genuine. You want to be real rather than eccentric.</p>

4

<p>I don’t think the “less risky” answers have to be as bland and blah as Option 2. Can’t you combine the two?</p>

5

<p>they’re only 25 questions or less, just be genuine… and concise… about it… nothing too fancy has to be in those answers</p>

6

<p>Think about it this way: does Yale want someone who stares at a wall for hours? They might see you’re not being serious, but then you didn’t answer their question did you?</p>

<p>Your second answer could be a lot better if you changed the phrasing. Instead of saying “so he can succeed”, which is rather vague, say exactly why you want to help your brother. Answer honestly</p>