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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For schools that don’t have a supplement, [b]I would suggest a different type of personal essay that is more focused on your major’s origin story.[/b] You can still show your values, community orientation and other personal qualities but you need a different type of personal essay for your entire application to work. And in this case, you can easily [b]add some language specific to the school in the last paragraph for two. [/b]

Alternatively, use the additional information section to create a short 100-150 word paragraph about the school. I think more professionals will be coming out with strategies on how to do this in the coming months so pay attention.[/quote]

Most of these places don't even admit to major. Do the IECs who push this idea even talk to the AOs before they decide this is what they want? Or are they the IECs who don't have any friends in admissions because they have no real experience and don't try to create relationships?[/quote]

Having been a T10 reader, sometimes this is done well and sometimes not.

The origin story essay works well for unique / niche majors and can make for a memorable candidate. Haven’t seen it executed well often for STEM but it does happen occasionally.

[b]Writing about middle seats, cutting hair, rock bands - that’s not so memorable. It’s become a bit cliche.[/b]

And while AO don’t admit by major, we absolutely note it in our review (and highlight the ones we’ve been told to look for)! Major matters in committee even though no one is “admitted to a major”.

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Isn’t this basically college essay by/Sara H’s App nation strategy?[/quote]

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