"Why Odd Numbers are Odd?" - Odd is sublime!

University of Chicago prompt
Why Odd Numbers are Odd?

Odd numbers-- the peculiarity of its own existence sets it apart from other numbers. Its properties differentiate it from other varieties such as even numbers as well as other odd number since there are a handful of these figures that are prime numbers where it cannot be divided by anything else but itself and one. Additionally, these same numbers unlike even numbers can't be equally divided because there's some digit that's always going to be left alone without a partner, also known as its remainder or rather decimal part.

The parity is the family for even and odd integers. From the parity, the odd and even are further distinguished by its divisor. As stated earlier, the odd numbers have more prime numbers, than even; it is suffice to say that these integers have versatile divisors, compared to its even counterpart. Not only are the peculiarities of the odd are used in mathematics but it's property has made it widely used in everyday life, from some test types of the odd-one-out, the third wheel in outings and relationship. These are the negative conations obtained from these integers in real life, an equivalent of how some students feel when dealing with an odd divisor or dividend because of a greater probability of obtaining a remainder. As these remainders stand out from its equation, so are the unorthodox beliefs and eccentric individuals are led to a separate group which may not be stereotyped by the present society.

The most popular numbers such as one, three, and nine are widely mentioned throughout the beginning of time. One being the first number that has so many applications from being related to as the top and origin of anything; three is used as a basis of fairness in competitions to the top three and in testing as odd one out from a group of three( in my school). As nine and one, is widely used in marketing. It's amazing how frugal people become even when it's just a dollar difference.

However, some companies use precise numbers, for example instead of $99 it'll be $98.89 or $98.90? Would you rather pick $99 or $98.89? I would pick the latter, even if it's just cents difference. If I saved up all the cents saved, I could buy other goods as well! The precise numbering in stores is a marketing tactic to earn more profit. The consumer's demand will increase when the good is at the price of $98.89 rather than $99, the lost of a dollar will be compensated by the increase of consumer's demand. (The demand of consumers is based from the people I see whenever I go to the grocery store.)

As a catholic, the number 3 holds a special meaning to us, as number 7 holds a special meaning to the Muslims. Three signifies the Holy Trinity (God the father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit). These are the divine beings we believe to have created our world, and They are like the Moira ( the Fates who design our destiny) to us with more liberty than the Moira for the Greeks. They belong together, it's impossible to have God the Father without God the Holy Spirit, God the Father alone without God the Son; it's as if there's an imbalance in heaven. I prayed directly to God the Father once. I felt incomplete as I talked to Him alone because it's as if everything He does is with the help of the Holy Spirit or God the Son, and at times all three as seen in Acts chapter 2 verse 1-4; passage talks about Pentecost day and how everyone from all around the world came together to hear Jesus' preaching. As Jesus answered the call of the Father, the Holy Spirit has aided the individuals present to understand one another, regardless of their native language.

In most survey there would be 5 choices (Completely Disagree, Disagree, Fair, Agree, Completely Agree) is widely used since it makes a choice for every individuals who are firm in their decisions and for those who have an inclination to make skeptical decision as well. For English class this year, I am required to conduct a survey and make an action research paper with three other classmates. As we thought of survey questions and answers some of our questions can't have 3 ratings since there are students who have a degree of agreement to the statement "it is good to have more homework on the long weekends ",as some are still on the fence of disagreement and completely disagreeing.

The atypical elements present in odd makes it extraordinary, not only in dealing with these integers in math solution but in real life as well.

Regina, would it be possible for you to explain about the odd numbers being out using real life scenarios instead of concentrating so much on the mathematical aspect of its difference? The reason I am asking if you can do this is because I believe that by describing "odd" numbers in a real life scenario, you will be able o direct the essay to describe something unique and important about your own personality traits. Doing so will allow the admissions officers to see the humor in your essay while also learning something deeper about yourself that may not have been touched on in the other common app prompts.

thank you so much for your suggestion, here is a revised version of my essay. I added the applications of these numbers in real life rather than deleted the math concept behind it. Would it be better if I delete the math concept ? and is there any possible revision to the essay?:)

I think that this is supposed to be a fun filled, tongue-in-cheek essay that pokes fun at the odd number concept. If we take that into consideration, perhaps the essay will benefit tremendously from a simple reference to real life as opposed to the number concepts behind the Math. The revision you worked in works well. Referring to the significance of Odd numbers in everyday life, religious connotations, etc., shows that the concept of Odd Numbers is not limited in importance to only Math concepts. Try to see if you can further expand upon these everyday references makes the Odd number odd(ly) important to our daily lives and why we have to understand certain concepts behind it. Why is the odd number important? That is the concept we have to properly explain here :-)

I edited the last paragraph, do you think i have placed enough emphasis on the importance of odd numbers?:/

The atypical elements present in odd makes it extraordinary as it has numerous applications in math and in our daily lives. If odd numbers didn't exist, if these numbers had the property of even numbers or imaginary; our world would be missing a huge piece of its essence. There would be an imbalance as there was no neutral side: instead of being a rate of 3 it'll be a rate of 1.5 which isn't fair since there'll be a huge favoring to the other side. Odd numbers make it possible to have precise figures, so that we can account for a minority. The number 5 helps us determines whether the digits would be rounded up or down. If number 5 didn't exist with the rest of odd numbers, there may never be such things as remainders since even numbers are possibly divided by two. The minority of the population who make up 0.4 % and below would be discarded. We may have not realized it but odd numbers have been with us, since the beginning of the universe as everything begins with one-an odd number.

In my opinion, the new conclusion you came up with works very well with the rest of the essay. I found some portions that needed to be edited though so I took the liberty of doing so. I hope you don't mind inserting the corrections I indicated :-)


- ... present in odd numbers makes it...


- The world would be imbalanced as there would be no neutral side.

Thank you!! this is really helpful, I'll take your edits into account. :)