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Early Decision:
The Requirements: 1 optional essays of 250-400 words
Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball
The admissions department at Mount Holyoke wants to know why you’re applying. First things first, take a look at the other two prompts below. If neither of them spark any ideas or inspiration, this might just be the perfect prompt to select, since you should definitely have material for this one. A classic “why” essay like this one is a time-honored supplement tradition, and your answer can reveal a lot to admissions about your potential fit and overall commitment to the school. Spend some time on the Mount Holyoke website (if you haven’t already) and get to know what they have to offer. Explore all areas of social and academic life to build your list of reasons, big and small. You’d be wise to include as many specific references in your response as possible; demonstrate your authentic interest in Mount Holyoke and admissions is sure to take note.
We love this prompt. Not only is it fun and fresh, but it lends itself to recycling material from essays you’ve already written. Did you write an activity essay about your love of sailing? You might be able to make it work here! (Beach or mountains?) Maybe you wrote a community essay about your summer spent working at an animal shelter with like-minded volunteers. (Cats or dogs?) If you don’t have any material ripe for recycling, we recommend thinking about activities that enrich your life or aspects of your identity that will help Mount Holyoke get to know you on a deeper level. As with all essays, the prompt is simply a tool for sharing information about yourself that admissions officers won’t already know.
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