Which of the following statements is inappropriate in terms of the "you-attitude"?
A) Under my presidency, the Quiz Club went on to the finals of the World Quizzing Championships.
B) As my résumé shows, I did my BS in MIT and MS in Stanford.
C) Courses in media and advertising management gave me a clear understanding of the current mass media strategies.
D) While I was in Italy, I did a short summer course in film-making.
E) I was solely responsible for MIT's victory in the National Science Expo.

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Since you're talking about yourself, you'll use "I" in your letter. Reduce the number of "I"s by revising some sentences to use "me" or "my." In particular, avoid beginning every paragraph with "I". Begin sentences with prepositional phrases or introductory clauses.

Which of the Following Statements Is Inappropriate in Terms of the "You-Attitude