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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]College counselor here. Parents overestimate the power of the essay(s). Don't overthink/angst over this. [/quote]

Can you explain a bit more? For example, at what point will an essay make a difference between an admit vs reject?

I feel that over the last few years, ESSAY has been such a big deal - the fact that everyone and their mother is now an essay editor is probably pushing it's "importance". Would be really helpful if you can elaborate when its importance is overstated vs when it would make a difference?[/quote]

Np.

If the rest of the application is not strong or compelling, the essay won’t matter. Each application is the sum of its parts. Every part needs to be stellar.

An amazing essay is not going to help get your kid into a T20 school - if the grades, scores, extracurriculars, awards and letters of recommendation are weak.

Note: Essays don’t matter that much for purposes of admission for less selected schools. 
However, they may help with merit.[/quote]

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