<p>It's down to nerves time with applications and this question may just be to calm my nerves but here goes . . .</p>
<p>DS has his pre-screen recording done which a think are great. He is really pleased with how they turned out. His resume is what it is so nothing to fuss or stress over. He has a draft of his why? essay and has good things to say. This is a place that he spent a fair amount of time and really felt at home. The essay is solid and whatnot but isn't going to light the world on fire as a literary work. Does it matter? Is it worth fussing too much over or just get it done? (transcript and test scores have been submitted for some time so no question about academic competency involved)</p>
<p>When it comes to college essays, my sense is that submitting a great literary work is less important than offering an honest and thoughtful personal reflection–something that captures the applicant’s voice, thinking and personality. Think conversational and simple more than purple. Or literary. That applies to any college application, I think, but especially so when it comes to music school hopefuls, where the playing’s the thing. But that’s just my two cents, and I’m on no admissions committees. </p>
<p>Oh, just realized you’re referring to the “why do you want to attend this school essay.” Post holiday brain deadness on my part. My daughter did not agonize over those questions. She chose her schools carefully, knew the programs and what she wanted in each, and answered accordingly – and fairly quickly as I recall. Sounds like your son knows this school and what he likes about it, and said so. Personally, I wouldn’t give it another thought. </p>
<p>Thanks for the courage, it is done. It is so hard to press that final submit button even after multiple checks and re-checks. It seems so final.</p>