College applications have many layers. Besides the well known essay, there are supplemental essays/questions, an area dedicated to listing honors and achievements, and another for extra-curricular activities and community service. Combined with a student's g.p.a and standardized test scores, one would think colleges have enough information to make a decision regarding acceptance. Nevertheless, raw numbers, lists, and a response to an essay prompt have left many students wishing they could further distinguish themselves from their peers. Interestingly, colleges have responded, as they are now allowing students the option of submitting videos. Video submissions offer students the opportunity to express themselves in ways not possible by either an essay or a resume. More importantly, they put a face to the numbers, lists and words...your face.

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