Most important aspect of the application.

Libby_Pearson
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:42:50 +0000

We actually make all of our decisions by abacus, so these minute details are very important.

There is never a concrete answer as to how much each portion is “weighted.” If there’s some telling detail in the teacher recommendation, then suddenly that becomes the most important document, and weighs 55 pounds. If there is a beautiful argument in the essay, then suddenly that becomes the most important document, and weighs 61 pounds. Reading an application is like reading a short story. Page 7 does not mean more than Page 3. I think I’ve said that before…