<p>for my why chicago essay, if i start out the essay immediately saying i want to go to the university of chicago because its where fun comes to die. sort of a humurous, sarcastic remark, then go serious in the rest of the essay?
or do admissions officers at chicago not like hearing the phrase where fun comes to die in the essays. i know many people will mention it.</p>
<p>As long as you’ve got it as the place that fun COMES to die rather than the place the fun GOES to die, I’m sure that it’s fine. It’s just one small way of showing that you know where you’re applying. And that’s a good message.</p>
<p>ummm… wow. this is nuts I have that EXACT “where fun comes to die” phrase in mine too.</p>
<p>Not to worry CNI. I know you’re okay, just making the general point in case anyone else is thinking about the same issue.</p>
<p>I referenced the phrase as well, but in a way that I think is sort of subtle and unique. I’m almost worried too many people mention the phrase, but at least it shows you have some sort of interest in the school beyond just the general facts.</p>
<p>wait. . . so is it traditionally “comes to die” or “goes to die”???</p>
<p>I’m sure it’s “comes to die” not “goes to die.”</p>
<p>“Comes to die.”</p>
<p>Remember, it’s an actual slogan on an actual shirt that actual students buy actually.</p>
<p>hmmm. . . thanks, I’ve got an essay to fix, eh?</p>
<p>So, you see what I mean CNI.</p>