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Admissions News You Might Have Missed: The COVID Edition (& a Shot at 20K!)
/ Yelena Shuster
Lucky for you, there’s data on this sort of stuff. And even luckier— I’ve sorted through it all so you don’t have to! Colleges are recognizing the extraordinary stress you’re under, and are doing nearly everything they can to make the 2020-2021 admissions cycle as rewarding and memorable as it could be. From higher admissions rates to making the SAT/ACT optional, you gotta give them credit.
Read MoreThe Admissions Essay Opportunity You’re Missing in the Additional Info Section of the Common App
/ Yelena Shuster
The additional information section of the common app is an extra opportunity to help stand out to the college admissions officers. This section is great for explaining any discrepancies between your grades & disciplinary behavior that don’t align with your character but still might be on your record, and that hasn’t been mentioned elsewhere in your application. Even if you feel like you have nothing else to say, do not submit your application without utilizing this extra space.
Read MoreShould You Write About Coronavirus in Your Personal Statement?
/ Yelena Shuster
My general answer to this is no for multiple reasons. First, the essay should reflect who you are separate from this short period of time in your life (unless it greatly impacted your life in an indelible way). We should get a snapshot of your personality and character separate from the past 6 months. Second, there is a risk of trend saturation as many students will feel tempted to write about this.
Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. To find out if you should write about Coronavirus in your personal essay, see how you’d answer the questions below.
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