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A common mistake that many applicants make is to assume that a 100-word essay is less important than a 250- or 500-word essay and accordingly give it less attention. Always remember that admissions officers are using the essays to get an overall picture of the applicant, and you must put effort into every brushstroke to make that portrait as compelling as it can be. For instance, rather than quickly writing 100 words on a subject (which would take less than an hour), spend a bit more time crafting a 250-word essay on it. Then, you can choose only the most effective parts of that longer piece to include in a shorter, denser version of the essay.

Finally, remember that the admissions officer is looking for analysis, not simply description. Even if the question seems to prompt you for a straightforward story (for instance, "Tell us about your most significant non-academic accomplishment."), the essay should go beyond a simple narrative of the event, including at least a sentence or two about why it was so important and how it has affected you.

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