So basically, I'm hoping that someone on here could give me some advice. Basically, I'm at the point where I've sent in a few applications (to my first choice schools), but I'm worried that what I did was not enough. Take school X for example: they were very strict about maintaining the 2 page max personal statement (dbl. spaced, 12 pt) and 3 pg. "creative" piece. But it’s not that I didn’t give it my all or satisfy the requirements, but rather that I think the requirements suck. I don’t think they’ll get to know me well enough to grant me admission from the little bit I sent them. I’m too nervous and anxious to just let it be... I feel like I have to send in a follow-up letter (Man, I want in bad).

Anyhow, do you think this is a good move? I'm hoping it will show determination, etc.

Also, if anyone would like to read it, just drop me an email and I'll send it to you(it’s only one page).

p.s. - No cracks about the ISP. I don't pay. I don't complain.

If sending in a follow-up letter makes you feel better, go right ahead, it probably won't hurt. I'm not saying that it'll help, but it won't hurt.

As for it not being an active reflection, of course it isn't. It is, however, a gague of how well you can formulate and compose your thoughts, as well as a basic check to make sure you really can read and write. I know it may result in a bruised ego, but the admissions folks will probably look at it and say "Yup, whiskey here can write, he knows where to put his commas and periods, and he can string two sentences together without losing focus of his subject matter. Good enough." I doubt that they will actually sit down and discuss your essay in-depth, and make a decision based on that. More likely, they will look harder at both your grades and your extra-curricular activities than at your essay's subject matter.

Ugh, enough talk. Don't sweat it too much, but if you're worried I'd be happy to take a look.

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--Jynx

We do not make software "releases" -- our software escapes, leaving a bloody trail of desginers and quality assurance people in it's wake...

I see what you're saying Jynx, but since it's for a film school, they mentioned that they "put a lot of emphasis on the creative written supplementary materials," namely the personal statement and story treatment. I'm confident about my GPA, but it's sticking out of the crowd that is killing me. This particular school has 1400 applicants per year, about 500 of which are interested in the same program as I. Of this group, 65 get selected for an interview and 21 get admitted to the school. Yuck.

Anyhow, yeah, I sent in the app already. I'll send you the letter. Thanks again - be assured your advice helps me a lot!

Oh yeah, I'm using whiskey@detonate.net
for email now...

This message has been edited by whiskey@throttle on November 22, 2000 at 09:53 AM