can really essays get you in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>MIT is a school with unpredictable admissions. They are throwing away many "ideal" apps, and taking ppl who have "no chances" of getting in. They state on their site concentration on fit. </p>

<p>So, can really your essays get you in?</p>

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<p>Maybe. Essays are a vital part of your application but there are always a significant number of essays in the application pile so can't say much about it. Memorable essays CAN get you in, i think.</p>

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<p>i don't know. I wasn't an outstanding applicant by all means, but I did write a kick-ass essay. I don't know if that pushed me over to the admit pile, or just a combination of all the things I did. But, writing a "memorable" essay will definitely not hurt, provided the topic/passion is evident.</p>

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<p>A well-written, personally reflective and genuine essay is a great way to demonstrate how you're a good fit for MIT and MIT is a good fit for you. Test scores and grades cannot demonstrate that fit. That's what you should be concerned with when writing your essay.</p>

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<p>I know that well-written essay is a plus, but I meant, what if this essay (or 2) is (are) only one outstanding thing on your application?</p>

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<p>Colleges like MIT take in a few risk cases each year as far as I know. Fewer for internationals in the case of MIT <em>cries</em>. It's unlikely because of the stupid algorithms that grade people on gpa and sats. Then your essay must entertain the committee in a way that is so original, genuine, and well written to make them remember you for it and deny someone who competed at the olympics for math and sprinting while maintaining the 4.0 gpa 1/1234324 rank. But I'm also applying and none too outstanding.</p>

<p>From what I've read. It's possible. It's highly unlikely.</p>

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I know that well-written essay is a plus, but I meant, what if this essay (or 2) is (are) only one outstanding thing on your application?

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No, of course not. But most applicants are pretty remarkable in the first place. Once you're already remarkable in other ways, a great essay can really help.</p>