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College Essays
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<p>Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “If I know your sect, I anticipate your argument.” Describe a time when your argument challenged a basic belief or viewpoint of your “sect.” (150 words or fewer)</p>

<p>To me, if you go against a basic belief or viewpoint from a sect, you are not part of that sect. How can I write about how I went against something I was not even part of to begin with?</p>

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<p>You are trying to prove Emerson’s statement wrong. Basically, he’s saying ever member of a sect is indistinguishable from every other member. Obviously this is false. So give a counterexample to his point. Show Emerson that even though he may know your sect, he cannot fully anticipate your beliefs.</p>

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<p>Are politics or religion OK to talk about?</p>