Anyone without a supplemental essay got in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>I'm just curious if this matters?</p>

2

<p>I got in without one. If you have any specific question pm me or something.</p>

3

<p>I didn't do it and I got in...</p>

4

<p>I didn't bother, got in.</p>

5

<p>I did one and got deferred. A pattern, maybe? lol</p>

6

<p>i was just curious maybe it shows lack of interest?</p>

7

<p>To break the pattern...</p>

<p>I did a long one and got in.</p>

8

<p>I did a long one, as well.</p>

<p>I got in.</p>

<p>-- Tri</p>

9

<p>Wrote one on an aspect of myself I felt wasn't portrayed in my application. Deferred.</p>

10

<p>i did one, a rather short one, and got in.</p>

11

<p>Short one and got in.</p>

12

<p>I didn't do one but I was accepted.</p>

13

<p>Didn't do it, was accepted.</p>

14

<p>Wrote a very personal one and they kicked me in the groin.</p>

15

<p>Wrote a very personal, emotional one and was accepted.</p>

16

<p>so is the general consensus that the optional essay helps? (as long as it is meaningful and pertinent)</p>

17

<p>about 800 words - accepted
Also, my supplemental essay was printed in a magazine's article, and I gave a copy of the magazine to my interviewer. I didn't let Harvard know my essay was published though...</p>

18

<p>moral of the story: IT'S ALL RELATIVE ;)</p>

19

<p>i got in without one.</p>

20

<p>i wrote a very long one and got in.</p>