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The 15 Most Ridiculous College Application Questions

Peter JacobsJul 14, 2013, 01:01 IST

Via FlickrTufts University has recieved some attention recently for its #YOLO-based application essay prompt, but this was far from the first time a college has asked students to think outside the box.

While Tufts and the University of Chicago may be the two schools most well known for their unorthodox essays, many colleges have slipped in quirky questions to shake up potential applicants. Topics have ranged from autobiographical to flat out insane, but all the prompts — in theory — should tell a school something about yourself.

We've compiled some of our favorites for you to ponder. Try not to think too hard.