I’m applying to the Honors Program at GMU which has a required essay. However, there’s also an optional essay for ALL GMU applicants: Why do YOU want to go to college?
Should I submit the optional essay to be considered for the honors program or is the essay for the required one enough?
If you’re applying the honors college then you should do both. When I visited GMU, the person who gave the introduction told us that even though the personal statement says “optional” you should do it if you want to be considered as a serious applicant.
Try to submit the optional essay because it gives the admissions office a chance to learn more about you.
My daughter is a sophomore in the honors program and has had a really good experience so far.