got any suggestions as to how i should BS this question on a college admission form?

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Lifer
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i have a friend who is transferring from from one college to another. while filling out the online admission form, the final question goes like this:

[/i]In 250 words or less, please describe any special talents or abilities which has enhanced your college readiness[/i]

umm... or something like that. got any ideas?

EDIT - ok... here is the exact question: You may use the space below to briefly describe any special talents or abilities which enhance your college readiness.
 
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I have a continuous digestive tract. This allows me to funnel beer ceaselessly.
 
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I do laundry once per quarter or twice per semester.
I never have more than $.99 on me ever, except when I do laundry, when I have $10 in quarters.
I don't shave during finals week.
I don't sleep during finals week (Except after I turn the final in and the prof won't let us leave, so I fall asleep at my desk.)
I'll bring 6 24-packs of beer when I come to the new school so I can meet all the people on my floor.
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Originally posted by: spankyOO7

[/i]In 250 words or less, please describe any special talents or abilities which has enhanced your college readiness[/i]
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I can point out that the question "... please describe any special talents or abilities which has enhanced your college readiness" is grammatically incorrect.

 
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Originally posted by: spankyOO7
i have a friend who is transferring from from one college to another. while filling out the online admission form, the final question goes like this:

[/i]In 250 words or less, please describe any special talents or abilities which has enhanced your college readiness[/i]

umm... or something like that. got any ideas?
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I visit http://forums.anandtech.com/categories.cfm?catid=38 so if I have any trouble writing a paper, I just make a new thread.
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: FeathersMcGraw
Originally posted by: spankyOO7

[/i]In 250 words or less, please describe any special talents or abilities which has enhanced your college readiness[/i]
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I can point out that the question "... please describe any special talents or abilities which has enhanced your college readiness" is grammatically incorrect.
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yeah, that's my fault... haha :p
i just don't remember the question exactly :eek:

so does anyone have a serious answer?
 
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social ability perhaps...
ability to interact well with others allows u to form study groups, keep a good rapport with instructor, etc etc etc...
squeeze some cultural diversity while you're at it, and you're good to go.
 
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Originally posted by: rutchtkim
what college?
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doesn't everyone in NJ go to rutgers? :p
well, she is applying to rutgers.

laFiera - thanx for the feedback... i think that sounds like a good idea :)
 
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Originally posted by: Jzero
doesn't everyone in NJ go to rutgers? :p
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Only if they get rejected from TCNJ. BAM! :D
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TCNJ isn't nationally ranked. It's gouped by region.

<------ getting ready to send in my application for the MBA program at Rutgers.

Besides, my friend who went there was telling me how he wished he went to Rutgers instead because in his senior year he didn't have that great a selection of classes because it was a smaller school.



Spanky, did you find any Compaq routers at radio shack in Jersey City?
 
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TCNJ isn't nationally ranked. Its gouped by region.
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Nationally ranked in what way? It consistently rates highly in lots of the major reviews.
It wasn't meant to be taken seriously anyway.
Besides, my friend who went there was telling me how he wished he went to Rutgers instead because in his senior year he didn't have that great a selection of classes because it was a smaller school.
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That says may be. OTOH, I wouldn't discount my entire education for that one thing. Less class selection is fair price to pay for a smaller, less urban school if that's what you're after.

 
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Lifer
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gotsmack: so did u have any funky questions like this on ur admissions form? btw, radio shack in hudson mall in jersey city has 2 routers :p
 
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So you want BS huh?

Hi college. You want me because I have exceptional:
  • motivation
    note-taking skills
    inquisitive nature
    cooperative learning skills
    diverse background
    etc.
 
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nope, I had to describe an ethical dillema. Under grad has NO ESSAY. I know because my sister applied a month or so back. and I didn't have an essay when I applied for undergrad 5 or so years back.

my regional grouping rank comment before was in reference to US News rankings. I believed it was ranked first though. However there is a LOT less competition in regional rankings. Rutgers ranks 2nd tier in National for undergrad and 3rd tier national for their MBA program. I think Rutgers pharmacy program is something like top 5 in the nation but don't quote me on that.
 
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Lifer
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umm... a few years back, word in rutgers was they had the #1 english program. at least that is what i heard. go RU! anyway... what was this thread about again? :p
 
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[/i]In 250 words or less, please describe any special talents or abilities which has enhanced your college readiness[/i]
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I'd probably type something like......

ummmmm.....Could you please repeat the question? :)
 
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