college specific supplements

How to Write the Connecticut College Supplement 2021-2022

Connecticut College is a small liberal arts school in New London, Connecticut. About 1,800 undergraduate students attend the school, and it’s known for having outstanding professors. The student-faculty is 9:1, so you’ll get the chance to get to know them (and even stay in touch with them after graduation, as we wrote about here.) The acceptance rate is around 37%.

The Best Guide to College Application Supplements 2021-2022

No two college supplements are the same, but there is one question that shows up again and again. Why our school? If you are applying to multiple schools with supplements you will probably have to write multiple essays on this exact topic (no, you can’t just reuse the same one). While word counts and specifics can vary, these essays always follow a similar structure and goal. After reading this blog post you’ll be set to answer all of them.

How to Write the Macalester Supplement Essay 2020

Macalester is a small liberal arts school that has around 2,000 undergrads and is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. It’s incredibly picturesque and, yes, St. Paul is a real city. It’s bustling! The school itself has gotten increasingly popular because of its academic rigor combined with school spirit and strong community. It has everything and is on a lovely campus placed in a larger city with lots of cool internships, cultural landmarks, and work opportunities. It’s also the perfect size if you want to be able to recognize and run into people you know all of the time while you walk across campus. It’s the ideal “cozy liberal arts” moment.

How to Write the Notre Dame Supplement 2020-2021

Known for its iconic football team, the Fighting Irish, the University of Notre Dame is a Catholic research university located just outside of South Bend, Indiana. Four out of five of the university’s 8,700 undergrads live on campus. As a somewhat progressive school with a rich tradition, the website says, “It is dedicated to religious belief no less than to scientific knowledge.” The acceptance rate is 16 percent.

How to Write the Mount Holyoke Supplement 2020-2021

Mount Holyoke is a private liberal arts college located in South Hadley, MA. Mount Holyoke is a women’s college—the oldest of the famed Seven Sisters—but it also describes itself as being “…a women’s college that is gender diverse.” The school is also part of the Five College Consortium, meaning students can take classes at four other nearby universities. The student population is just over 2,000 and the student-faculty ratio is 9:1. The acceptance rate is 38%.

How to Write the University of Richmond 2020-2021 Supplement Essays

The University of Richmond is located in Richmond, VA with a little more than 3,000 undergraduates. It’s a relatively challenging school to get into and is definitely academically rigorous. With an academic emphasis in the liberal arts, Richmond students rave about small class sizes, a gorgeous campus, and a diverse array of courses and extracurricular available to them. We’re going to walk you through how to tackle their supplement.

How to Write the Georgetown Supplement Essays 2020-2021

Georgetown is a small/medium-ish university with a little more than 7,500 undergraduates. It’s located on a picturesque campus in Washington, DC. It’s technically a institution, which means, basically, that spirituality, service, and community engagement are super important on campus. But it’s definitely not pushy about it, and no matter your religious affiliation (or lack thereof), you’ll be able to find a . It’s super academically rigorous and an overall great, and competitive, school.

How to Write the Lehigh Supplement Essays 2020-2021

Lehigh University is a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in the state’s beautiful Lehigh Valley region. Study abroad is a popular option at the school and student/teacher ratios are small (9:1). The school offers five colleges and is prominent in the sciences. The total undergraduate population is just over 5,000 and the acceptance rate is 32 percent.

How to Write the Bucknell Supplement Essays 2020-2021

Bucknell is a private liberal arts school located in rural Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Its undergraduate population is just over 3,600, making this a small school on a big, beautiful campus. Popular majors include Accounting and Finance, Econ, Psychology, and Biology. More than half of students study abroad. The acceptance rate is 34%.

How to Write the Colorado College Supplement Essays 2020-2021

Colorado College is a small, private liberal arts college located in Colorado Springs. The undergraduate population is about 2,000. If you love the outdoors, this is a great option for you. Colorado College is known for its “Block Plan” with classes occurring in three-and-a-half week intervals (four intervals a semester). The acceptance rate is about 13% and the school is known for its science and economics programs.

How to Write the William and Mary Supplement 2020-2021

A public research university located in suburban Williamsburg, William and Mary is old—like Colonial Williamsburg old. In fact, founded in the 1600s, W&M is the second-oldest university in the country. In spite of being a public school, William & Mary is small, with just over 6,000 undergrads, but the beautiful campus extends to more than 1,000 acres. The school is academically competitive with over 40 undergraduate programs and a 2019 acceptance rate of 36.9%

How to Write the Rice Supplement Essays 2020-2021

Rice University is a private research university located in a lovely part of Houston, Texas’ Museum District. The undergraduate enrollment is about 4,000. With a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1 and a 10 percent acceptance rate, Rice is academically competitive. The university offers 50 majors within its 11 schools. President Kennedy famously announced that the United States would be sending a man to the moon from Rice’s campus, an announcement fitting for a school with such prestigious science and business programs.