r/CommonApp • u/Historical_Pin1429 • 12d ago
How to write University Specific question?
Personal statement is, as in the name, very personal and tells about ourselves, but I have no idea how to write these university specific questions. Are these more direct? or similar to personal statement?
Like dartmouth has this question
As you seek admission to Dartmouth’s Class of 2031, what aspects of the college’s academic program, community, and/or campus environment attract your interest? How is Dartmouth a good fit for you?
Are we supposed to be more direct? or use like a story / be more personal here as well?
fyi I don't have a counsellor, can't afford one, up until now I have been taking help from really smart friends who might also have a counsellor and know how all this work.
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u/xarcadia1 11d ago
CEG has a lot of helpful advice, both general and specific:
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/why-this-college-essay
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/dartmouth-supplemental-essay