Back in this thread:
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=50701
some gracious people helped me write my college application essays, despite the fact that I’m a pathetic procrastinating bitch who should have done them in time to have people check them over IRL.
Just thought those people might like to know:
I got accepted to Middlebury!
Thanks for all your help in that thread. If I can ever do you guys a good turn, let me know.
–John