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How to Write a Remarkable Extracurricular College Supplemental Essays

How to Write a Remarkable Extracurricular College Supplemental Essays

ByAimee Heller

Most colleges require the Common Application personal statement. Many colleges also require applicants to submit additional college supplemental essays. These college supplemental essays ask students to respond to a wide variety of topics: their most meaningful activity or experience, an important community they belong to, even something which brings them joy. Essays – which can…

9 Tips for Writing Exceptional Supplemental Essays for College Admissions

9 Tips for Writing Exceptional Supplemental Essays for College Admissions

ByCheree Liebowitz

When applying to college, the Personal Statement essay for the Common Application and/or Coalition Application is often only one of the essays you’ll be required to write. Many universities include their own school-specific prompts. These statements, known as supplemental essays, are additional pieces of writing that allow admissions officers the chance to get to know students better….