importance of Why NU essay

how much weight is on the why NU essay? i’m having trouble with the word limit, and feel that my common app essay is far better.

Make sure that you write. They receive both of your essays.

yeah, i know that. i was just wondering how important the why nu essay is.

I was at an admissions event and an admissions counselor said that you better write it so I would definitely write it.

again, i understand that, and already wrote it. i was trying to find out if it’s ok if the essay isn’t as good as the common app essay.

I recommend re-writing until you ARE happy with it. If you are applying to NU, you obviously have worked very hard all your life at school and outside activities - why slack off now? Make it “as good as the common app essay”.