Different schools of thoughts.Personally I didn't include dean list because on the application there was a separate category for that. What did you list as your interests? Were you told to remove the entire section or to rewrite it?
I don't think you lose it. I believe you pay an additional $100 for any other resume or essay you want reviewed. But like @Sprinkles says, @"David.Busis" is the most qualified to answer that.
p.s. this could also make a fantastic diversity essay. if you ever decide to write on a different topic for your personal statement, don't throw your original idea away as it could fit into essays other than your personal statement.
1. Availability of application depends on each school.
2. You see the essay prompts for a school when its application becomes accessible. They change very rarely though.
3. By the end of December.
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