<p>So as I was thinking about my application and the stuff I wrote, I began to wonder: who actually reads the applications?? Is it just the admissions officers?? Or do faculty of the actual intended major get a chance to read them?? So for example, if I intend to be a Bio major, and I wrote a lot of stuff strictly related to biology, would my application be halted at the admissions officers level, or would an actual biology faculty member read it and assess my application?? Thanks in advance guys.</p>
<p>Adcoms only, no faculty.</p>
<p>Okay, then I kind of have a second question: if only the admissions officers read the application, how can they accurately assess the essays pertaining to the field of study I choose?? For instance, using the bio example above, if I wrote a long essay about say a biologist that inspired me, would the admissions officer be able to relate to that?? Sorry for these arbitrary questions lol.</p>
<p>They’ve seen essays about many fields of interest, it’s part of their job.</p>
<p>I think being able to convey your passion or interest in a way that surpasses those boundaries between scientists and non-scientists is what makes a great essay. If you used really technical terms in a way to shield some other insecurity in your writing style or experience, it’ll be pretty clear to the readers I think (not saying you did at all!!). </p>
<p>I also had a very heavy bio-themed essay so I know where you’re coming from. =]</p>