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College Supplemental Essay Tips for College Admission

College Supplemental Essay Tips for College Admission

In addition to the 250-650 word Common Application essay (aka the Personal Statement) that is required by most colleges, many colleges also require one or more additional essays and/or short-answer questions specific to their institution. Supplemental essays are typically—though not always—shorter, and they ask students to answer a more specific prompt. A student’s main Personal Statement should help…

8 Finish Line Tips for Writing Great College Admissions Supplemental Essays

8 Finish Line Tips for Writing Great College Admissions Supplemental Essays

  In addition to the Common App essay (also known as the “personal statement,”) many schools require their own school-specific essays, also known as supplemental essays. Colleges request these so they can get to know the student even better. If you’re working on your supplemental essays now, you’re almost at the finish line!   Some…