what do you think?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>So, Harvard suggests an additional writing piece, and gives examples ranging from essays to book lists. And I was thinking about revamping a government assignment I had this quarter--we were challenged to develop a political party and come up with a seven-facet platform. I created a rather unique set of ideas, focusing on my personal aspirations and how I think my beliefs/regimes would benefit America. This is not an experience that influenced my life, nor is it emphasizing a particular extracurricular or anything like that...this is my views, my take on the problems in the USA. I am applying as a potential econ/poli.sci major/minor combo or double major...do you think this would be a good submission? </p>

<p>It does tell about me, but its not a conventional essay topic.</p>

<p>As succesful Harvard applicants, I trust that your advice is significant and would truly appreciate any comments...</p>

<p>THANK YOUUUU</p>

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<p>The main advice I would offer is to avoid ending up with either of these 2 categories of essay that are apparently very common among college essays and which people in the know say are to be avoided at all costs :) ie: the 'Miss America' essay which is apparently the category where applicants try to solve the like of world hunger, or the 'How I Saved the World' essay.
So just make sure you don't fall into either of those traps - if the essay offers insight into <em>you</em>, it is likely to be fine - so just keep that criterion in mind.</p>

<p>(If you want to know the other categories to be avoided, see the book on college essays by Bauld)</p>