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Mmk so I got the college app sent in, thanks for the advice E. Gadd

Anyone have any tips on senior quotes for the yearbook, or what you chose?

1. Bowser - 15
2. Fawful - 9
7. Ridley - 4
8. King Dedede - 11
9. Meta Knight - 10
12. Ghetsis - 7
16. Wario - 8
18. Dr. Robotnik/Dr. Eggman - 11
19. Dr. Wily - 10
20. Dr. Weil - 6
25. GLaDOS - 13

I've generally found that when you're writing about something you legitimately care about, the quality of the writing is better.

yeah I enjoy it much more and it seems to flow better. Just gotta stay on topic

Man, I heard somewhere that taking a risk can be the safest way to get in and playing it safe can be the riskiest way to get in, but I don't really know how big a risk to take. Did the luigi thing get you in? I was honestly thinking of writing about my love for indie games. As silly as it sounds, I think I can turn it into a good essay that's still focused on my character and what I'm like.

Be genuine. If you're not actually invested in what you're writing about, the person reading it will know. They read essays for a living.

Make sure it's about you; not what you know how to say. While it's important to leave an impression of being a good writer, you're not quite being evaluated on the quality of your writing. The point of these papers is for admissions officers to get a sense of who you are. This is the only thing they see from you that isn't a number or a factual statement about what you've done. Use it to tell them who you are beyond the things you've done.

And do a little research and tailor the essay to the school you're applying to. Even if it's obvious (because they'll definitely recognize pandering), it still shows that you're invested and interested enough to do research. Just remember, it's not the point. It just helps show that you're not just copying and pasting the same essay.

thanks, that's really good advice. especially that last part, hadn't really thought of incorporating some of the things I could go into at their school into the answer.

Anyone got any college essay tips? Things that worked for you or things to stay away from? Applying to an ivy-league so it's an uphill battle.

I mean, Trump can barely get anything through Congress even though his own party controls it.. I don't really blame him for going around it. He's got to get something done.

touchy subject there

if only this was topic kicking

Awesome job

shocking turn of events

15. Kirby Super Star - 6
19. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - 7
24. Pokémon Emerald - 7
26. Shovel Knight - 5

12. Super Smash Bros. Brawl - 3
15. Kirby Super Star - 13
17. Kirby's Return to Dreamland - 2
19. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - 10
24. Pokémon Emerald - 15
26. Shovel Knight - 12

12. Super Smash Bros. Brawl - 10
13. Super Smash Bros. Brawl, but Subspace Only - 6
15. Kirby Super Star - 12
17. Kirby's Return to Dreamland - 11
19. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - 11
24. Pokémon Emerald - 12
26. Shovel Knight - 10

let the 75th quarter quell begin