<p>Hi,
I am filling out the Yale short take that asks “What is the best advice you have been given in the last 3 years?” (or something along those lines).
My question is, are they expecting only actual advice given directly to us. I know there aren’t specific regulations, but if I put down some quote by the Dalai Lama or someone else, will they be unimpressed and/or think that I have answered the question “wrong” (yes there are no “wrong” answers, but you know what I mean…)?
I know that this cannot truly be answered, but is anyone else choosing examples that were never spoken directly to them?</p>
<p>Yale is looking for thoughtful, reflective answers – not some quote from the Dalai Lama. Yale is asking the question to get to know you a little better. Someone in the last three years (a teacher, friend, your mother) must have given you some advice that you’ve taken to heart. Answer the question honestly!</p>
<p>I want to put a quote there that wasn’t said directly to me as well. It was given as advice to a large group, and I really took it to heart. It’s from a normal person (well, more normal than the Dalai Lama) would that be OK?</p>