Do College Admissions Essays really matter?

[untadam]

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If you think you're borderline, then spend a lot of time on your essay

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[ADLinden]

with a 4.0 and a 35 ACT you shouldn't have a problem imo, but still write good essays

[surftheiop]

What year are you?

I heard somewhere NU's admittance rate halved or quarted or something in last year or two. Also i would agree about the auto-in if its early decision.

[ohioguy218]

Afraid it's regular decision, but I did an overnight visit ... so hopefully that will weigh into consideration.

[Quicksilvre]

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I have a 4.0 gpa, a 35 ACT, and a load of ECs ... but my essays aren't really imaginative or great ... just solid and well-written

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Sounds like you could get in just about anywhere. I had a 35 ACT, a 1500 (old) SAT, a 94/100 gpa, and hardly any ECs and got into all of the colleges I applied for.

[Keyser.]

I've heard that a very good essay will not necessarily get you admitted (but a GREAT one might), but the more important thing is that a very bad/poorly written/stupid essay could easily get you denied if you're otherwise qualified.

[Artdogg]

can someone give me examples of things that can get you denied?

[Wyman]

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can someone give me examples of things that can get you denied?

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Writing about your favorite hobby: killing cats.

[emon87]

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Afraid it's regular decision, but I did an overnight visit ... so hopefully that will weigh into consideration.

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lol won't matter at all

[Artdogg]

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can someone give me examples of things that can get you denied?

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Writing about your favorite hobby: killing cats.

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LOL vn, on a somewhat serious matter im just wondering if you can get denied for going "too deep"