Should I Write in Another Language in My Common App Essay?

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Sometimes changing the script of a piece interrupts the flow, so maybe it would be better to write it in the English alphabet. However, keeping the sentence in Gujarati is good because it adds personality and sets it apart from other essays. But then translating it after is better because you still want the person reading your essay to be able to understand it, as they may not speak Gujarati.

I know for the UC's theres a thing where if you do put in another language you need to add a translation so i recc not putting it in the romanized version but the શું શેરોના ભાવમાં વધારો થયો છે version and then adding a () for its translation. If you dont have enough space add a loose english translation that would make sense. Having it in the other language would make it look good it may add to the tone and the mood of the essay and also portray something important. The only issue is that AO's are not going to translate it as they go through your application in less than 15 mins and it goes through 3 diff rounds of like judgment if it doesnt get rejected within the first roung (fingers crossed!!) so they wont translate it so I recommend doing it for them :) hope this helped.

Honestly, I would try and write it in English as many colleges are most familiar with English linguistics. You could put in your app that you have another language and speak fluently in it as that would be sure to impress colleges.

Thanks and hope this helps!