Depth of Short Answers

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<p>I originally approached the 50-word short answer prompts pretty simply, and just listed my answers with no explanation. I got some critiques for my “Facebook likes” or “laundry list” format, but it was truthful.</p>

<p>My college counselor suggested that I focus on one or two items from each category and explain why I chose them, as to relate it back to ME. Looking at this forum/other online advice, though, I’m not sure which approach I should be taking! Thoughts?</p>

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<p>@michlu2, you may have already submitted your application, but I hope my advice can be of help to anyone else in your position. The short answers specifically instruct you to list without descriptions, so I advise following this instruction. Short answers are meant to be short and glanced over quickly. Your counselor’s recommendation should be used for the short essays.</p>