Vanderbilt essay topic--good idea?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vanderbilt University
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<p>I want to write about fencing for the Vanderbilt supplement, but it doesn't have a fencing team--it only has a fencing club. Is that alright? I mean...is it okay to go on and on about how much fencing means for me if it doesn't even have a fencing team? Or are they just looking to see you're committed to something regardless of whether you can pursue it as intensely at college? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Yes, that’s perfectly fine.</p>

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<p>Totally fine provided that the essay is something that demonstrates something unique and interesting about yourself and that provides the admissions office a good perspective of you and what you could offer as a student. I’d say go for it since you sound quite passionate about the topic which will help your essay stand out.</p>