Optional essay for Berkeley?
Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:24 am
Hey,
Berkeley's application doesn't mention anything about "optional essays". They DO mention you can write an addendum for any part of your app that you want to focus on, but they don't suggest anything about a "Why Cal" essay.
I was thinking of writing a "Why Berkeley" essay. Thoughts on this? Did anyone else do this? Couldn't hurt, right?
Also, they say their personal statement limit is four pages. My personal statement is 2 pages (kept it at that limit for other schools). Did y'all expand your PS for Cal, or just leave it at 2?
Berkeley's application doesn't mention anything about "optional essays". They DO mention you can write an addendum for any part of your app that you want to focus on, but they don't suggest anything about a "Why Cal" essay.
I was thinking of writing a "Why Berkeley" essay. Thoughts on this? Did anyone else do this? Couldn't hurt, right?
Also, they say their personal statement limit is four pages. My personal statement is 2 pages (kept it at that limit for other schools). Did y'all expand your PS for Cal, or just leave it at 2?