Is this an aberration? What can I do?

NulliSecundus
Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:58:45 +0000

I can’t resend a new essay to Dartmouth because it is a deferral, but I will definitely switch to a new essay for all my other RD apps…



First off, you have a really great application. But from my experience, what you can do to help your application would be sending another essay (which you can, in fact, do). I sent a package of materials, all of which were above the required items. One was an essay detailing my experience in my school’s marching band. It is really unique and the box to explain an EC would not do it justice. Considering my stats (which are lower than yours), I have a hard time imagining that the extra envelope of goodies didn’t influence their decision on me at all. Based on this, I would say you could write another essay about something that means a lot to you.

Also, you can’t change your Common App essay once it has been submitted to a school. Just thought I’d mention that.