Essays are overrated?

QNYergrl
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:42:29 +0000

Of course the college essay (or essays) is an integral part of one’s application. But for some reason, I feel like one can get away with generic essays as long as they have the stats. I also feel like essays can’t put you over the top - no matter how good - if your stat profile does not match a college’s range. When I say stat profile, I mean something like SAT scores 100 pts below a school’s range. I don’t really have any specific examples but it’s just a feeling I’ve gotten ever since I went through the college process with friends last year in high school. I’m just thinking about how much my essays will matter and if I should retake SATs now that I’m applying transfer.