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Optional Essays

Hey everyone! Michigan asks for "no more than two" optional essays. Does anyone have insight on whether it would put me at a disadvantage to only write one? Michigan is one of my top choices, so I don't want them to think I'm not willing to go the extra mile...

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  • Chris NguyenChris Nguyen Alum Member Administrator Sage 7Sage Tutor
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    I think you should be weary when admissions say optional. When they say "optional", I don't think it usually is. I'd say write it unless you really can't think of anything and what you're writing sounds forced and insincere.

  • noonawoonnoonawoon Alum Member
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    One really strong optional is better than one really strong optional plus one mediocre optional. If only one of the optional prompts speaks to you, only write that one.

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