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<p>How about the roommate and intellectual vitality essays? They target a particular type of student. Compare that to Princeton’s essay prompt on service. You can discern what the admissions committees especially value in applicants, or what the school is trying to produce via its alumni</p>
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<p>That’s true – no one is arguing that point. But I don’t have exact sample sizes off hand, so I would appreciate them if you have them. Even 100 applicants is nothing of consequence (what…5% of admitted students?)</p>