<p>Hey CCers,
I was wondering what the difference is between the Common App question #5 and Rice's supplemental diversity/perspective essay. Is it really necessary that I write ANOTHER diversity essay? I'm just confused why they chose to have an extended version of a question already available on the Common App. I know it's for Rice specifically, but I really don't see why my perspective would be different in applying specifically to Rice.</p>
<p>Necessary? no. Advisable? perhaps.</p>
<p>If you can think of a different way to present yourself while still answering the prompt(s), then it would probably be a good idea. If you are maxed out and just can’t write another essay… then don’t. They are different questions though. As well, the student body at Rice isn’t the same as it is at the U of XYZ. Is there something about you that would Rice students would appreciate?</p>
<p>Find a way to make another essay work! Rice is extremely competitive, and skipping or going light on a question that Rice has requested won’t help your application.</p>