college specific (Why ____) essays

College Essays
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<p>So what's the usual approach to these type essays?
Like objectively discussing the appealing qualities of the school, or picking a single (or a few) quality and taking a much more subjective/personal approach?</p>

<p>Also, it seems the wording of the college-specific essay implicity varies with the type of answer it's asking for.
Like Stanford's: Tell us what makes Stanford a good place for you.</p>

<p>seems like it's asking for a much more subjective answer than, for example,</p>

<p>Yale's: What in particular about Yale has influenced your decision to apply? </p>

<p>Are these valid conclusions?</p>

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<p>Both would work, but I think a more personal approach (such as describing an anecdote in your life, and then relating that to what you’re looking for in a college) would be easier, and would help you avoid sounding overly broad or generic in your essay.</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t get too hung up on the wording. Both of those prompts are asking basically the same thing.</p>