Optional COVID essay-- to write, or not to write?

lookingforward
Sun, 15 Nov 2020 07:07:38 +0000

I like #2. It gives you a chance to expand on some of the traits they look for. But not just telling what you observed. Get yourself into some of that action, “show” what you did, a light touch, more thoughtful than braggy. Why not a positive arc (as expressed in OP’s example?)

We really don’t know how the covid essay will be viewed, since it’s the first time. If everyone takes the attitude you have to tell a tale of woe and sad enduring, I think it misses the chance to add value.

I know it’s tough. But I can imagine it would be refreshing to see something beyond the raw challenges.

As for scores, let the GC say he or she feels another shot would have gained improvements. Don’t even think of telling them you did no prep.