Think I can make it...?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Grinnell College
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<p>"I agreee with everything said..except, don't make your essay about choosing Grinnell so you could be different than everyone else in your class. I would rather see you write about choosing Grinnell because the school is a good fit for you..and you are a good fit for the school."</p>

<p>Well, thats how I discovered Grinnell. I know I'm not like everyone else, and i stumbled upon Grinnell in my search, and I knew it was the type of place I wanted to go to.</p>

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<p>My son definitely chose Grinnell because the different-ness of the students made it the best fit for him. They don't seem to care about the same things a lot of other students care about. It's a very accepting place socially, filled with unconventional thinkers. If you are a serious student who thinks "weirdly" (my son's term), expressing that in your essay would be entirely appropriate.</p>