John F. Kennedy's essay for his application to Harvard University reads, in its entirety, as follows:
"The reasons that I have for wishing to go to Harvard are several. I feel that Harvard can give me a better background and a better liberal education than any other university. I have always wanted to go there, as I have felt that it is not just another college, but is a university with something definite to offer. Then to [sic], I would like to go to the same college as my father. To be a "Harvard man" is an enviable distinction, and one that I sincerely hope I shall attain."
It is hard to rebut the argument that he did get in, so apparently his efforts were good enough, especially since they overcame a recommendation letter by his own father who said that the candidate "was careless and lacks application."
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