Heather Guenther, The State News, reports the announcement the Michigan State University made where the University offered to accept video essays from applicants on top of the required personal statement.
MSU officials can’t meet every undergraduate applicant, but a new online tool will let students bring their personal statements to life, Elle Woods-style.
The technology gives students who don’t feel comfortable writing about fitting in at MSU a different opportunity to tell the admissions committee why he or she should become a member of the Green and White family, said Jim Cotter, MSU director of admissions.
“It gives students a voice,” Cotter said.
“Some people articulate who they are very clearly in writing, but everyone’s a little different.”
Students can upload videos to a public server such as YouTube.com and send it to college admissions offices by registering with CollegeSupplement.com for free.
