Has anyone here given the optional video essay?
If so, I had a few questions. If I’m not satisfied with my video essay, do I have the option to choose to submit it or scrap it?
Also, how much of an impact do you think this video essay will have on the application?
Thank you!
Hey I know it’s been a while since you posted this but I’m applying to Bowdoin regular decision and I also received this request. I wonder if every international applicant gets this request and how does this video essay work?
I got the request too. I’m international. I don’t know how it works either
Yes. I think Bowdoin sends this invitation to every international student. I have not sent it. But if you have done it please share how it was or how long it lasted. I only know that there is a 10 min test mode at the beginning of it.
what is the time limit for the video essay?
They usually give you 30 seconds to prepare an answer. And the answer length is 120 seconds.
Wait, what?
You mean asides the written essay we have to submit a video?
@gigichuck??
It’s optional though @Controlla
Optional Schmoptional.
Did anybody do it?
The fact that it’s just for international makes me think that it’s another way to prove our English and our ability to think fast in this language.
Did you guys do it?