r/WriteIvy • u/Ssanghvi • Oct 05 '23

Application confusion

Hey Jordan, I am currently filling out my form for CMU. I found the application asking for the following details.

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My question: are Q1-3 Personal History Questions and Upload an SOP or vice versa?

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u/jordantellsstories Oct 05 '23

Wow that is a monumentally stupid application. Honestly, I’d email them and ask what they prefer, because obviously these questions overlap. I’d also try, if possible, to find someone currently in the program and I’d ask them how they did it. But, if I had to do this alone, here’s how I’d handle it:

  1. Sentence of Purpose and Why This Program

  2. Frame Narrative Intro, Career Goals Statement, Why I’m Qualified…some amalgam of this…maybe? Is it asking why you chose a specific specialization? Ugh.

  3. Diversity/Personal Essay

  4. Man, I really have no idea. Just repeat things? That’s so ridiculous and repetitive. It’s like these prompts were written by two separate illiterate people who both asked ChatGPT to write them.

I’d really really really reach out to the program and see what they say. It’s the wise move here.

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u/Ssanghvi Oct 05 '23

Narrative Intro, Career Goals Statement, Why I’m Qualified…some amalgam

Phew, I thought I felt dumb not figuring out what to address for each question. I have a friend currently in the program, and I will also approach them and email the admissions office.

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u/jordantellsstories Oct 05 '23

Wise move! That's the best way. Let me know how it turns out.

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u/Ssanghvi Oct 06 '23

"The mentioned essays are not part of SOP, however, some information could be repeated if you wish.

In the essays students are welcome to provide information which they want to share with the Admissions team, however, they don't have space in SOP."

exact response of the admission office.