<p>Hey guys,
I was wondering- is it okay to do something thats not entirely academic related for the essay? i feel like everyone doing a certain academic program at gwu but I wanted to write about something else..do you think its ok?</p>
<p>I literally just finished typing mine, and it has absolutely nothing to do with their academic programs. I’m sure it’s fine. They’re looking to see that you actually care about the school and that you’ve done your research. The more specific the better.</p>
<p>My only advice is to not write an essay about how great DC is. It’s fine to mention GW’s location in the heart of DC, but do not make that the main focus of the essay. There are plenty of schools in DC, you need to articulate why you think GW is the best fit for you. As long as you avoid that, you can write about just about anything.</p>