So far I've come up with two options

bjkmom
Wed, 06 Sep 2017 22:46:04 +0000

Here’s the litmus test: does either essay give them a reason to say yes to your application? Does it show you to be the type of person they’re looking to have on campus? You have only 650 words to separate yourself from your statistics-- to show them that you’re a better choice than someone else whose application is virtually identical to yours.

Obviously, it would depend on what you write. But I can see a lot more danger with #1-- you could come off as whiny, or unappreciative, or the essay could be more about mom or about getting around established rules. Yes, you could certainly avoid all those issues and write a great essay, but you’ll have to be really careful.

I think #2 has fewer risks.

Why not try a draft of both and see how you feel?