"Additional Comments" on secondaries. Do or not do?

[Tweetie_bird]

I have a nice essay that I wrote for Mich and Loyola that I'd like to use for secondaries like Finch where they allow you room to make "additional comments."

My question is--do you think it's appropriate to use an essay on Finch that addresses the evolution of my perspective about serving patients? It kinda reads like a personal statement, and it's about one page long. Do you think it's overkill? I want them to actually read this essay, since I believe it's a good one. What is your input on this?

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[brownemily22]

i'd put it in there. every positive thing that they can know about you can only work in your favor. even if they do think it's a little out of place, you are erring on the side of caution i think.

 

[S.c. Cdc28p]

Consider all "optional" questions as mandatory. They would most likely only help you.

 

[SolidGold]

I did it last year. I gave Finch a somewhat revised copy of what I wrote for my essay to USF. I got an interview at Finch last year, so it could have only have helped. I think a lot of people end up "recycling" their essays for other schools because it just gets too time consuming to write a bunch of essays, especially when you apply to 32 schools like I did.

 

[Tweetie_bird]

try 34. How many secondaries are you filling out? I want to stop at 22 because of funds.

Thanks for you input guys, I think I'll just throw them another personal statement their way. This way i get to have TWO!!

 

[Random Access]

My first thought about this thread:

Do or do not do. There is no try.

 

[dpark74]

Originally posted by Random Access
My first thought about this thread:

Do or do not do. There is no try.

Wise words...Yoda kicks A$$!!