Your SAT scores aren't the only thing that could make or break your acceptance into a prestigious university. Turns out one highly regarded institution of higher learning quizzes its applicants on Stephenie Meyer's hugely popular vampire romance.
According to the UK's Telegraph, Oxford University applicants are as likely to be asked about "Twilight" as they are about the Bard himself, William Shakespeare.
''It's useful in an interview to find some texts the candidate has read recently and the 'Twilight' books are easily accessible and popular," said Lucinda Rumsey, of Oxford constituent college Mansfield College.
''Also, candidates tend to concentrate on texts they have been taught in school or college and I want to get them to talk about whatever they have read independently, so I can see how they think rather than what they have been taught," she added.
The intertwining of "Twilight" and education are nothing new. You may already be using Brian Leaf's study aid "Defining Twilight" to prepare for the ACT or GED, and there are many Web sites dedicated to helping teachers utilize the series in the classroom. Yet, it still seems a bit surprising that such an esteemed university would be so keen on a young adult novel. I suppose it goes to show that Edward and Co. have sank their teeth into every corner of our society.
Have you ever used "Twilight" as a study aid or maybe mentioned it in a college application essay?
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