<p>Quick question, do admissions officers care more about the supplement essay or the common app essay?</p>
<p>no 10charr</p>
<p>For the large majority of kids, the common app essay or personal statement isn't what pushes them over the edge. It's so-so. </p>
<p>But writing a bad why school X essay can be the kiss of death.</p>
<p>Devote sufficient time to both of them.</p>
<p>Both are extremely important so it'll do you good to work hard on both.</p>