<p>Yes, writing about what you will take advantage of looks great - anything that is a draw for you, academically or socially, can be included. It really is just a “Why NU” essay. My best advice is to spend some time letting the school soak into your brain a little. Develop some ideas about what to write and spend the time churning them over until they flow. Writing too rapidly and too randomly isn’t always the best thing to do. Take it from me: save your draft, spend several days to a week thinking things over consciously and unconsciously until everything clicks into place or some “divine inspiration” hits. </p>
<p>You see, it’s the “Why X School?” essays that can oftentimes be the most challenging. It is not only about research on the school and flattering an admissions staff; you have to talk about the school within the scope of yourself. This essay is about taking a pilgrimage to your own mind in order to take a step forward in the academic universe! As is my personal touch, I wrote an introduction in milky prose that established where I saw myself starting this whole process and where I ended up: at Northwestern’s doorstep. I managed to find a way to talk about not only myself but how I saw my reflection in the school itself.
Certain classes, professors, clubs, my unique set of majors. I know that may not make sense having not read my essay but perhaps you catch the drift.</p>