Big Mistake

College Essays
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<p>Hi so I'm kind of freaking out right now and need help...</p>

<p>Northwestern's essay wanted some info on your anticipated major</p>

<p>....i want to do international studies but I wasn't exactly sure what the Northwestern program brought to the table. So, I looked on their website on practically word for word copied a couple of sentences and put it in my essay. IS THIS CHEATING!?! At the time, I seriously just thought that it would just show them that I did some research on the program. Let me know. Unfortunately, I already sent it.</p>

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<p>the official question is:</p>

<p>What are the unique qualities of Northwestern - and of the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying - that make you want to attend the University?</p>

<p>…they did ask for specifics</p>

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<p>I think they’ll recognize that…Just use the names, classes, etc, but don’t use the exact same sentences.</p>