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Should alumni/coworkers of target school write a letter?

I have just submitted my applications to my top schools round 1. I work with a few folks who attended the schools in which I am applying. I also have a few close friends who are current students or recent grads of those schools as well. Is it appropriate/necessary to ask those close contacts to writ...

by hallie530

Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Should alumni/coworkers of target school write a letter?
Replies: 2
Views: 1091

Thank you! Again - some great responses. So nice to have a forum like BTG as I navigate through this process.

EssaySnark.... I am now subscribed to your blog. Thank you!

by hallie530

Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: UCLA Anderson Essay Question #1 question.
Replies: 12
Views: 2996

Great tips! Big thanks to both of you for responding. I will continue working on this one. Good thing Anderson's 1st round isn't until Oct 26th :) I have two essays written. One is a specific "life experience" but I worry I spent too much time describing the experience and not enough time ...

by hallie530

Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:28 am
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: UCLA Anderson Essay Question #1 question.
Replies: 12
Views: 2996

UCLA Anderson Essay Question #1 question.

What event or life experience has had the greatest influence in shaping your character and why? I was thinking about responding to this question with a philosophical statement that was shared with me by a family member. It definitely shaped my character. But does that count as a life experience? Is ...

by hallie530

Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: UCLA Anderson Essay Question #1 question.
Replies: 12
Views: 2996

510 to 660 to 700 (Q48 V 38)

Oh, I have been waiting to write this post! A little about me – mid 20s female with undergraduate degree in environmental science from a small liberal arts college. I currently work in development at an educational non-profit. In other words, I have never taken a business or economics class, and b...

by hallie530

Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: 510 to 660 to 700 (Q48 V 38)
Replies: 11
Views: 5789