1. Is It Possible to Find Humor in the College Application Process?

2. The admissions departments at Bates and Vassar Colleges have compiled a list of bloopers from their admissions essays:
“If there was a single word to describe me, that word would have to be "profectionist”.
“I was abducted into the national honor society.”
“In my senior year, I am serving as writting editor of the yearbook.”

3. “I want to be bilingual in three or more languages”
“I have made the horror role every semester.”
“I want a small liberal in the northeast part of the country.”

4. “Bates is a college I can excell in.”
“I am writing to tell you that I was very discouraged when I found out that I had been differed from Bates.”
“I am thinking of possibly transferring to your college. I applied as an undergraduate but was weight listed.”

5. “I first was exposed through a friend who attends Vassar.”
“My mother worked hard to provide me with whatever I needed in my life, a good home, a stale family and a wonderful education.”
“The worst experience that I have probably ever had to go through emotionally was when other members of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and I went to Pennsylvania for their annual pigeon shooting.”

6. Hang in there, and let us assist you! The Guidance Department