For schools that don't explicitly give the option of writing a why x statement, is it over the top to still write one? Should I just try and weave it into the PS or could/should I add an addendum?
I have some pretty specific reasons for a couple schools that don't mention why X essays and I'm just wondering about the best reason to make sure they know those reasons. Thanks!
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Scalvert
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Re: Why X essays
I'm not exactly sure, but I've heard that if one or both of your numbers is below median, a why x essay is a good idea. So in the area that asks for additional addenda (if there isn't a place that specifically asks for it) that's where I plan on uploading. I've heard that if both numbers are at or above median, they don't bother to read the why x, but I figure if you're a splitter and they see you cared enough to write a couple of extra paragraphs, it couldn't hurt - even if it wasn't specifically asked for. That's what I'm doing anyway.
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Fred Norris
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Re: Why X essays
Only for UVA. It is more or less an unspoken requirement.lakers3 wrote:For schools that don't explicitly give the option of writing a why x statement, is it over the top to still write one? Should I just try and weave it into the PS or could/should I add an addendum?
I have some pretty specific reasons for a couple schools that don't mention why X essays and I'm just wondering about the best reason to make sure they know those reasons. Thanks!
