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Name dropping in essays
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10 Apr 2008, 18:34
10 Apr 2008, 18:34
Is it acceptable/appropriate to mention names of alumni that you know/have interacted with in your essays? If so, in what context is this appropriate?
On a similar note, is it a smart idea to write about books that you have read related to your field that inspired you?
On a similar note, is it a smart idea to write about books that you have read related to your field that inspired you?
Re: Name dropping in essays
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10 Apr 2008, 18:42
10 Apr 2008, 18:42
I plan on doing the former, in the context of "person X (class of 2003) told me this important fact about xx school/opened my eyes to this opportunity" etc.
terp06 wrote:
Is it acceptable/appropriate to mention names of alumni that you know/have interacted with in your essays? If so, in what context is this appropriate?
On a similar note, is it a smart idea to write about books that you have read related to your field that inspired you?
On a similar note, is it a smart idea to write about books that you have read related to your field that inspired you?
Re: Name dropping in essays
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10 Apr 2008, 19:04
10 Apr 2008, 19:04
It's acceptable to talk about real connections. It's not acceptable to simply name drop. Tie the name (and accompanying story) into your essay. Ex: "I'm particularly interested in Cornell's Big Red Fund. At your applicant reception in NYC, I spoke with Don Juan Financero (Johnson, 2005) who described the challenges of ... and excitement of ...etc. I feel that Big Red is a great way for me to gain experience as a fund manager, and will position me well come recruiting season."
