<p>Hey everyone!
Part 4 of the Dickinson supplement talks about a required statement to three questions. Any idea on how I’m supposed to go about it? For example, should I just write one big fat essay containing all the answers, or should I answer separately? If that is the case, do you guys know the approximate number of words they are expecting us to write in each part?</p>
<p>Thanks a lot in advance, and congratulations to all the triumphant ED applicants!</p>
<p>These 3 questions should be answered separately. There is no prescribed length, but for an example, my D’s answer to the first question was 1 1/3 pages, the second question was 1 page and the third question was 2/3 page.</p>
<p>Just write until you have said what you have to say–then edit edit edit! Shorter and more succinct is MUCH better than long and rambling. Good luck!</p>
<p>@Enim write 3 essays seperately. I did the same mistake by fusing all three answers into one 9-page essay and got deferred from ED1. Now I am sending three different which I have revised and edited. I hope I will get in now but chances are minimal.</p>
<p>dg said it. Writing, rewriting is the answer to any question. Her answers struck me as a bit long. Remember, these admissions officers are reading thousands of these silly things. Unless they’re fascinating and/or humorous … well they’re just one more essay. Remember, you want them to show several things … 1. you can write and edit 2. you are thoughtful and articulate 3. you are creative and/or if otherwise, creatively clear 4. You have an experience and/or insight and/or can express it in a most captivating way. Which will yours be. 500 words is one page, short margins, single spaced. Keep paragraphs short and tight.</p>
<p>Yay, thanks guys, you’re the best, I’ll keep these things in mind and I’ll keep fusion out of the equation.
Again, THANK YOU!</p>