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It's fine to mention names as long as you're mentioning what you learnt about the school/ their offering from them.
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Hi Everyone,

Can someone please suggest whether it is advisable to mention current student/Alumnus Names (whom you talked to) in your Essay?

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Sometimes applicants tend to 'name drop' names of students and professors, which sounds cheesy while reading the essay. So long as you have a purpose for mentioning a student's name, and offer an insight (using student's name) which makes sense for your personal/professional development, its ok. However, don't overdo it, another common mistake.
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