Will it sound like I'm dissing other peer applicants?

blprof
Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:18:09 +0000

I agree it’s a bad idea. They want to know why YOU are interested in their institution, and any speculation about other applicants’ interest is just that, speculation. Also, adcoms know you are applying to other schools and saying, “but I really, really, really want to go to your school, you’re my top choice” is not likely to be seen as meaningful anyway. How would they know that is true just by you saying so? Show that you have done your research by citing specific reasons (classes, professors, research interests, etc.) that are unique to that school and why you would be a valuable member of the college community.