(The Washington Post) by Herman Wong.
Just a few months after her 18th birthday, Carolina Williams has suddenly hit the national spotlight for 196 words that she sent to Yale University.
“I never really understood the concept of viral until now,” she said.
The teenager from Brentwood, Tenn., wrote a college admissions essay about her love for Papa John’s Pizza. (Click the yellow highlights for more.)
“When the delivery person rings my doorbell, I instantly morph into one of Pavlov’s dogs, salivating to the sound that signals the arrival of the cheesy, circular glory. It smells like celebration, as I love to rejoice a happy occasion by calling Papa John’s for my favorite food.” Williams was admitted.
