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Alex Friedrich

Why some students prefer college admissions videos

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Looks like more and more colleges and universities (such as George Mason) are accepting videos in their recruiting process. They're more work for candidates -- and possibly more painful for the admissions committee -- but some students prefer them.

High school senior David Dorsey of New Jersey tells the Washington Post:

"I'm applying to seven schools, and I feel like I've written the same essay seven times," said Dorsey, 18, who plans to study history and political science. "I thought this was a way to be different. I think my personality - well, anyone's personality - is better expressed on video."

Or music, if you watch the video above.