sob story

jaykoblives
Tue, 12 May 2009 16:43:01 +0000

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Because many people with the proper credentials get rejected from Yale. I assume the OP was looking for a way to add an emotional tug to her essay by showing growth through struggle that might compel admissions to look favorably upon her. And I honestly think this tactic, combined with an already competitive resume, can work and has worked for prior applicants (including applicants to Yale). That’s WHY competitive colleges ask for essays, so you can say things that your resume doesn’t.