Other risk factors: 1  Previous blood clot. 2  Family history of clots. 3  Clotting disorder (inherited or acquired) 4  Obesity. 5  Older age. 6  Cigarette smoking. 7  Varicose veins.
AdmitSee found students whose application essays had a sad tone were more likely to be accepted to Harvard than Stanford. Specifically, essays written by students who were later admitted to Harvard focused on overcoming challenging moments in life.
With CA4, the new Common Application, you'll need to enter your essay in a text box that counts words. You won't be allowed to enter anything over 650 words. Note that there is also a minimum length--CA4 won't accept any essay under 250 words.If you are applying to a college that does allow you to go over the limit, or if you have a supplemental essay with a recommended word count, you still should not go over the limit.Here's why:1  Good college students know how to follow directions: If a professor assigns a 5-page paper, she doesn't want a 10-page paper.ith CA4, the new Common Application, you'll need to enter your essay in a text box that counts words. You won't be allowed to enter anything over 650 words. Note that there is also a minimum length--CA4 won't accept any essay under 250 words.