Optional Video

Although not very well publicized, WUSTL allows applicants to submit an optional 90 second video with their application. My son sent in his ED application on 11/1. Is it too late to submit one? Should he bother since he does not have a special skill (like piano playing) that showcases well in a video? What kinds of topics do kids do? Just trying to determine if this will help his application or is it truly “optional”.

It’s truly optional and is due by 11/15. It’s also 90 seconds long, so it’s pretty time-limited

90 seconds? What would anyone be able to show of any substance in 90 seconds? Just curious.

My WashU student did one a few years back and did not do anything fancy, just talked into the camera about themselves/interests - just highlighted things that were not necessarily academic in nature or included on the application otherwise.

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My D21 submitted (and was accepted in RD round) and just talked about her hobby (not academic) it was just a glimpse into her personality really.

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I’m not meaning to be contrary…but in 90 seconds…what were they able to do?