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Which is more important: getting a national/state award or having a strong essay?
Would an admissions officer overlook average achievements/awards in terms of extracurriculars if a student had a strong essay that made a lasting impression on him/her? If you get national recognition for something, does that mean that you have a significantly higher chance of getting into top colleges than someone who doesn't have national recognition (but has a strong essay), given that each person has the same grades/gpa/test score?
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• 3 years ago[edited]
Essays! Def super important. They are worth more admissions wise than ECs. They are the deciding factor.
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Unweighted GPA: 3.7
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SAT: 720 math
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| 800 verbal
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