Question on the “ethical dilemma/something important” essay

gwang314
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:40:56 +0000

I think you must be referring to Caltech’s application, which DOES have an ethical dilemma essay. In which case, make sure you are addressing the right college!! Caltech and MIT have many similarities, and many important differences, including different applications!

On your essay, either one could work well. The grandfather one could well be tweaked as ethical - decisions to spend your time with family vs your own goals, and how that affects you. The stealing of an exam essay may backfire, it may sound trumped up to make you look good even if it is all truthful. I would go ahead and write both, and see which one sounds more reflective of you and your growth.