Essays are overrated?

cameliasinensis
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:44:06 +0000

I don’t think an essay can make up for subpar stats, but at colleges where the vast majority of applicants do have the stats to be considered for admission, I think an amazing essay can help a student stand out among the thousands of 3.8+/2100+ students in the applicant pool. At the most selective schools, grades and scores (along with a few token ECs) aren’t enough. You need to somehow distinguish yourself from the others, and I think the essay is an opportunity to do that.

At least that’s what I keep telling myself. ;)