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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]The key concept that's missing here is customized essays. All other things being equal, admissions officers have a harder time refusing someone who can express enthusiasm with particular courses/professors, or something specific about that college. It's cheaper than a visit and a lot more powerful. Also, keep in mind that the Common App allows this: since you click submit for each college separately, you can tweak your personal statement each time. 
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Please stop posting about this - you show up on every thread recommending standardized essays.  Many, many people have told you it's not necessary and virtually every kid gets into schools without doing this. Your kids are probably the only ones in the entire DMV that DID do this.  It's a waste of time.  If schools want customized essays, they include supplemental essays as part of their applications.[/quote]

Your anger is a bit concerning, PP. Why would you have a problem with others doing this? Your kids got in, right, so it's not your battle, isn't it? Given the number of agonized parents and seniors who are waiting to get out of deferment hell, and posters who are desperately wondering what could help their future seniors, I think this suggestion is noteworthy. If the applicant decides it's too much work, then no big deal - as long as they've correctly assessed their safeties, targets and reaches, they'll get in somewhere, as you say. There is no reason for you to be so hell-bent on sinking this idea...

...unless you're trying to dampen the competition ;-)
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