Name Dropping?

[rockinginrio]

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I am writing an essay for a school and specifically want to mention that a friend of mine is attending the school and is super excited about it. Should I mention him by name?

 

[KinKs]

I think you should get rid of that whole idea all-together

 

[MonchichiMan]

You don't have to drop the whole idea together. You can discuss something to the effect of "through my association with those who have attended this university..." It give a reasoning for you strong interest in the university.

 

[doc toothache]

I am writing an essay for a school and specifically want to mention that a friend of mine is attending the school and is super excited about it. Should I mention him by name?

That all depends on how well respected he is.

 

[SugarNaCl]

Exactly... don't mention him by name but tell the story you want to tell as the above poster stated.

You have NO idea if the school is impressed or not with your friend... or if they even know him/her.

 

[Quattro DMD]

I am writing an essay for a school and specifically want to mention that a friend of mine is attending the school and is super excited about it. Should I mention him by name?

I like how you titled this "Name Dropping" but unless your friend is Jay-Z or Tom Cruise it just sounds funny. But I agree that you should mention that your friend is a D2/3/ or whatever and that he/she really loves the school for all these reasons, but you don't need to mention them by name.

 

[SugarNaCl]

I like how you titled this "Name Dropping" but unless your friend is Jay-Z or Tom Cruise it just sounds funny. But I agree that you should mention that your friend is a D2/3/ or whatever and that he/she really loves the school for all these reasons, but you don't need to mention them by name.

And now most wouldn't even namedrop Tom Cruise 😱

How tragic!

Source: Scientologists scare crap out of us Catholics ... and probably every other religion out there 😉

 

[TheWiredNerv]

I like how you titled this "Name Dropping" but unless your friend is Jay-Z or Tom Cruise it just sounds funny. But I agree that you should mention that your friend is a D2/3/ or whatever and that he/she really loves the school for all these reasons, but you don't need to mention them by name.

That would be amazing if he was Jay-Z.

 

[doc3232]

I like how you titled this "Name Dropping" but unless your friend is Jay-Z or Tom Cruise it just sounds funny. But I agree that you should mention that your friend is a D2/3/ or whatever and that he/she really loves the school for all these reasons, but you don't need to mention them by name.

haha
I don't think that will help your app, if it was a staff member at the school, then that is something else...

 

[Quattro DMD]

And now most wouldn't even namedrop Tom Cruise 😱

How tragic!

Source: Scientologists scare crap out of us Catholics ... and probably every other religion out there 😉

True, I forgot he's a little psycho. What about Mel Gibson?

 

[btizzels]

True, I forgot he's a little psycho. What about Mel Gibson?

I think Mel at least had the excuse of being drunk, but Tom Cruise was sober, and jumping on Oprah's couch like Dave Chappelle in the Rick James skit.

 

[alanan84]

Haha, in every possible way I hate this idea! Can someone explain why you should get an edge just because you know someone? What in the world could that possibly have to do with YOUR abilities to be a good dentist? It is absurd! Let's leave networking to the business community and award our people based on qualifications please. I don't care if you know Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson, Jay-Z or the freaking Dean of the school, if you're a sucky student then you're a sucky student regardless of who you know. No offense to the OP of course, I just needed to get on my soapbox for a second, THANKS!

 

[bustedgrill]

If you're gonna name drop go for the gold. Hulk Hogan. You can even go to your interview wih his old theme song playing as you walk through the door. Don't forget to tear your shirt off and call everyone "brother"- regardless of their gender.

 

[IhaveUFOpics]

If you're gonna name drop go for the gold. Hulk Hogan. You can even go to your interview wih his old theme song playing as you walk through the door. Don't forget to tear your shirt off and call everyone "brother"- regardless of their gender.

This will get you in. 100% guarantee.👍

 

[SugarNaCl]

True, I forgot he's a little psycho. What about Mel Gibson?

LOL... Yeah so I guess us Catholics have some of them too 😉 Ok, so no namedropping Cruise, Gibson or Hogan. Anyone else is fine 😛

Still like Mel Gibson though. Seems like he would be a good guy...when he isn't drunk.

 

[bustedgrill]

I agree. Mel Gibson does seem like he'd be a cool guy. Maybe not a drinking buddy (any more) but still a cool guy.

 

[Dan3223]

I would mention that your friend has told you what a great school it is and how much they like it there and all that....
It would show them that you are interested in the school and give a reason as to why. Schools like to accept students that they think will probably take the acceptance... They wanna get those seats filled... and keep them filled.
I would avoid any names or specifics.
The only bad thing I can think of would be if they asked you who the friend was in an interview... and if that friend is a terrible student or something... But that isnt likely.

 

[sarah_bellum]

That would be amazing if he was Jay-Z.

Jay-Z LOVES Case Western, or so I hear*.




*and by "hear" I mean "made up."

 

[SugarNaCl]

Anyone who feels like name dropping SugarNaCl... go ahead, you would not believe the powers I have over dental schools... being an assistant moderator of SDN and all.

 

[armorshell]

Anyone who feels like name dropping SugarNaCl... go ahead, you would not believe the powers I have over dental schools... being an assistant moderator of SDN and all.

If you mentioned 'armorshell', theres a decent chance they might know who you meant at Pacific. Of course, right after they read it they'd probably ball up your application and throw it in the garbage. 😉