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Can your college essay include personal names?Answered
Hi, I am in the process of writing my personal essay, and a fact I want to mention in it is that my late Grandfather and I had the same first and last name. Am I allowed to include my name? I want to explain what the name means, and why it's so important to me.
I really appreciate any help you all can provide!
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• a year ago
That is perfectly alright because essays don't get publicly disclosed outside of the admissions office. If it adds to your personal narrative then go for it.
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