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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those who have been there, done that, is it better to be “strategic” or genuine? A charming story about something you love, or a crafted essay that weaves together your academic interests with your personal values? [/quote]

Yes to the first, neither to the second & third. It’s the one place to add some dimension to your packet. Assume that everyone has the grades and scores. There’s a list of impressive activities.  What’s left are the essays and letters of recommendations that help the admissions officers get a sense of who the applicant is. This is what will separate out students from the maybe pile to the yes pile. Give the officers who are reading the packet something to grab onto and share when they’re in committee.

Write about the something you love while weaving in your experiences and interests. Let 3-4 traits/values come through clearly in what you learned about yourself through those experiences. Most importantly, it has to be in your (the applicant’s) voice. [/quote]

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