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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That essay was really bad. [/quote]

Where can I read the essay?[/quote]
http://nypost.com/2014/04/02/this-is-the-essay-that-got-1-student-into-all-8-ivies/
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Still not seeing it!![/quote]

Weird--there used to be a link to a copy of the essay in that article. Looks like they pulled it. Try here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/215907419/Kwasi-Enin-s-college-essay

For what it's worth, I don't think it's a stellar essay, but it's coherent, shows his love of music, shows he can make connections between music and his other interests, and shows a bit of his personality. I've read a lot of writing samples from college students/grad students applying for internships/jobs, some of which are from top tier schools, and many of them are a lot worse than this one.[/quote]

I agree, it's not the best essay in the world.  It was well structured, conveyed his passion for music, and that he is an active and caring member in his school's community.  He hit all of the areas that adcoms are looking for during their brief scan and also you can tell a teenager wrote it.

I've read writing samples of my DD's classmates who attended a big three and was shocked at how uncomprehensive and disorganized their essays were and this was during senior year.  [/quote]

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