Should I do what my teacher says?

stupidAF
Sat, 03 Dec 2016 04:14:35 +0000

Hi, I am a prospective student, and I am having trouble writing my essay. The problem is that in the essay, I have tried to show my passion for playing electric guitar and how extreme music(rock,hard rock) has had an influence on me. My teacher, however, thinks that since the essay is going to be read by bunch of old people (sorry for the language, but that is what she exactly said), I should not write about some thing that will not intrigue them. She says that rock music is somewhat considered as something teens do when they stay idle for too long (I don’t know if that even made sense, but that is what she said). I am very confused at the moment, as she wants me to change my essay.

I have read from Harvard’s website, and from other website’s as well that the admission committee tries to see a student as a whole person. Therefore, I think they wont judge me for mentioning what they might not like.

But I still need expert advice.Should I should do what my teacher asked me to do (change my essay, or even if I include my passion for rock, focus less on it)?