<p>One of the questions on a supplement of mine asks "How did you become interested in X e.g., website" etc. I simply answered "I became interested in X after my economics professor suggested that I apply." I feel this is an especially vapid response to a question that has a limit of 1200 characters (I have 1019 remaining). </p>
<p>Any thoughts? Are they looking for a straightforward answer or a more detailed chain of events leading up to my decision to apply?</p>
<p>why are you applying to the college?</p>
<p>There’s an entire other essay for that question. Bump?</p>
<p>Are you serious? This is pretty much the “Why X college?” essay. If you want to have a decent chance at admission, you need to elaborate on precisely why you think this school is a great fit for you and how you will take advantage of all the resources and opportunities offered to you.</p>
<p>Yes. The “How did you become interested in X college” question is followed directly by a question very similar to the “Why X college” question.</p>