College Admission Essays

In terms of the essay, my advice would be to write about an experience you've had that is unique so that you can stand out and get the interest of the person reading it. Essays are more important than people think - to admissions staff, grades and SAT scores are just numbers to show you're not an idiot; your essay gives them a peek at your personaliy and that is very important. There will always be people out there that have grades and scores that kill yours but any given person can beatout any other person by writing a captivating essay.

To be honest, my guidance counselor in high school told me that she had spoken to many admissions officers from many different colleges and she found that sometimes there is no specific reason why some people get accepted and some get rejected. As surprising as it sounds, she said sometimes they just admit whoever their gut feeling tells them to admit. This is why the impression you give from an essay is important.

(And for the love of God do not write anything related to sports.)

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