Posted by kindarana on 2005-04-15 02:07:54
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Maybe the collage thing was a bit more new and exciting 8 years ago when I was applying. The size of the school you're applying to may also make a difference - and how many transfer students they take.
But my essay about "my proudest moment was getting my photo into the show at art camp" got me into a damned good engineering school,* even though my mom said "well shouldn't you say something about math or science?" Sure, they're looking for great academics, but they're also looking for someone to welcome into their community - someone who can contribute. If jocks can get in based on their athletic talents, why shouldn't you get in on your creative ones?
*where I promptly majored in the humanities. Stupid stupid stupid me.
