Supplement: Should I put this in???

College Essays
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<p>Well, I've heard many people emphasize that you should try to make the supplements-especially for top tier schools like Cornell or UPenn- as personal and catered to the University itself as possible. I'm struggling with this.
But, do you guys think it'll be a good idea to mention some professors or faculty members in my supplement essay although I don't personally know them or have them as teachers (obviously)? What I mean is, by saying, for example: "I'd love to be able to have lunch and discuss behavioral economics with (insert real Economics department professor here)" . Something like that anyway.
Would this be frowned upon or would this impress the admissions office, seeing that I cared enough to actually look up a list of professors and what their specialties are?</p>

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<p>bump …</p>

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<p>I think that they wouldn’t really care for that information. It seems like if you did something with this teacher, then consider putting it in. I’m doing the same thing right now.</p>

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<p>It’s certainly valid to show that you’ve taken a close look at specialized programs, specific lab research programs, or co-curricular activities that have attracted you to the school. What do you look forward to being involved in? Why is this school a better match for you than another? If there’s a certain professor/department that you’d like to take a course from, it’s valid to mention that.</p>

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<p>I’d say no because it sounds awfully contrived and ridiculous.</p>

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<p>Yes, unless you have worked under professors , dont mention the name. It is better to talk about the whole faculty of the institute rather than just one.</p>

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<p>I’d say no also.</p>

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<p>I too would say no. I would focus more on over arching themes of the university instead of just one professor. Like maybe you would want to talk about as a whole how great the economics program is. If you want to impress the college that you know a lot about them then you could talk about a specialty economics program that they have.</p>

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<p>I’d say no unless you have a relationship with them and personally know them. Focus more on how you would fit into the school. For example, you love exploring different fields and really mastering them and the school offers some special programs that combine two fields of studies, you can mention the specific programs and how they would satisfy you. Also mention how you could contribute to the school.</p>