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Pomona College 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Guide
Pomona College 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations Pomona starts you off with a fairly standard Why essay, but that’s just the appetizer. As a second course, they offer a platter of oddball prompts to inspire and challenge you. Luckily, you only have to choose one. While the prompts themselves may seem a bit off the […]
Smith College 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Guide
Smith College 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations It’s almost de rigeur for a small liberal arts school like Smith to have a quirky supplement. So here you go! The prompt is so straightforward and the word limit so low that this might feel like a trap. But it’s not! The only challenge here is getting […]
Haverford College 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Guide
Haverford College 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations Haverford College may be a tiny school, but its values are voluminous. In case you didn’t already know that Haverford is known for its Honor Code, admissions makes it abundantly clear in the epic introduction to this supplement. Our advice to you: read it very carefully so you […]
Hamilton College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Guide
Hamilton College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community Hamilton invites applicants to supplement their applications (with a link to a personal URL, studio or performing arts portfolio, response to a video prompt, or answer to a short-answer question) and will provide options and instructions to […]
Barnard College 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Guide
Barnard College 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations The Seven Sisters aren’t just women’s colleges, they’re also historic institutions that have helped carve out space for women in higher education. Barnard admissions will be looking for a commitment not just to women’s education but to the type of community they aim to create as they build […]
University of Richmond 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Guide
University of Richmond 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations Get ready, nerds! The University of Richmond supplement was made for the intellectually curious. Both prompts ask you to think on your feet and get creative in different ways. So be prepared to get a little messy, brainstorm, and give admissions a deeper look into the way […]
Davidson College 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Guide
Davidson College 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations This Davidson supplement is as classic as apple pie, featuring three of the most common question types around. So whether you’re just gearing up or at the end of the admissions road, you’re in luck. Since these prompts are likely to come up on other applications, you’ll probably […]
Carleton College 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Guide
Carleton College 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations For Carleton College, less is more. The longest essay you’re likely to write for this supplement will max out at 150 words. Maybe you’re thinking, “Great, I’ll leave this application until the last minute!” Well, think again, dear applicant! You’ve got to cram as much information about yourself […]
Claremont McKenna College 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Guide
Claremont McKenna College 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One short answer of 150-250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Short Answer Here’s a quick equation for you: 1 prompt + a word limit <250 = no excuses. Claremont McKenna is expecting you to focus all of your energy on crafting a single stunning essay […]
Bowdoin College 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Guide
Bowdoin College 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations Don’t let the looks of this short, quirky supplement fool you: it will push you as a writer. But why should we expect any less from one of the best liberal arts colleges (according to US News and World Report)? To tackle this tricky supplement, give yourself plenty […]
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