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Would it be considered too presumptuous / cocky to end the last application essay with something along the lines of "I look forward to being part of xxx's student body next year", or is that acceptable essay etiquette?
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Would it be considered too presumptuous / cocky to end the last application essay with something along the lines of "I look forward to being part of xxx's student body next year", or is that acceptable essay etiquette?
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I'd word it ever so slightly different - "I am excited at the opportunity to be part ...."
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Would it be considered too presumptuous / cocky to end the last application essay with something along the lines of "I look forward to being part of xxx's student body next year", or is that acceptable essay etiquette?

I'd word it ever so slightly different - "I am excited at the opportunity to be part ...."
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you sure know your way with the words! :lol: :lol:
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Would it be considered too presumptuous / cocky to end the last application essay with something along the lines of "I look forward to being part of xxx's student body next year", or is that acceptable essay etiquette?

I'd word it ever so slightly different - "I am excited at the opportunity to be part ...."

you sure know your way with the words! :lol: :lol:
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Thanks
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Thanks Rhyme.

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Thanks Rhyme.

INSEAD application complete and sent!
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Hi Hosam, which campus have you applied for? Are you going to apply to other schools?