Chance me for RSI & essay tips?

Ben_V
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:22:29 +0000

e_w_13:

I have no idea what to write for the essays, if anyone has any tips that would be amazing. Assume rec letters will be good but nothing outstanding. I have a couple non-stem ecs that I didn’t list above but that I’ll probably mention in my essays. I come from a semi-competitive state but not a competitive city.

You seem honestly more put together than some real college apps I’ve seen EC and Grades wise, I hope I don’t have to compete with you for a spot at MIT on day. Good luck. Mention your non steam ECs to seem rounded and not like a silver bullet or too on the nose, but if something else outshines that then go for it. I don’t know the essay prompts but I would recommend mentioning something that suggests a childhood or past interest in science research that would be conducive to your narrative, my buddy who is applying is doing a essay on how he build a machine to make mud pies with his neighbors as a little kid. I wish you the best of luck.

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