How to write the "Why _____ university" Supplement of the Common App

<p>How do u write it, can you give me any ideas? THanks</p>

<p>I was wondering the same thing. Anybody can help?</p>

<p>That's a very personal question... I'm not sure anyone but you can answer it truthfully.</p>

<p>Well, I can tell you this. Try to be unique!</p>

<p>Ex: Why NYU essay?</p>

<p>You can bet that 90% of the people mentioned the "vibrant, buzzing city of new york." Sure you can write about it, but try to think of a unique approach!</p>

<p>Cite specific programs/professors/classes that you are interested in.</p>

<p>Talk about the types of students and why you would fit in.</p>

<p>Answer the question. If you don't know why you like a school, maybe you don't like it.</p>

<p>I was not meaning reasons, of course everybody has their own, I was meaning how to approach it. Should we start every paragraph with "because" and talk about a reason? Should we talk about qualities/personality/interests or stuff and tell how College X is the right place to pursue our interests, develop our personality and so on? I am a little confused about it.</p>

<p>I'm interested in this too so I'm going to give it a bump!</p>

<p>Ok.</p>

<p>I am interested in attending college X because...</p>

<ul>
<li>of Y program</li>
<li>the oppurtunity to work with professor Z</li>
<li>location</li>
<li>curriculum</li>
<li>affinity with student body</li>
</ul>

<p>etc etc</p>

<p>List and elaborate as you see fit. It's not a trick question.</p>