In addition to the personal statement, many colleges and universities ask supplemental essay questions as part of the college application process. These essays can range from 100-250-word responses to short, 50-word "popcorn" questions. In this episode, IvyWise counselors Eric, a former Columbia University admissions officer, and Zach, a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Boston College, spill the tea on what admissions officers are looking for in supplemental essays and what students can do to stand out.
Semester 9: Episode 2: From Hobbies to Highlights — Extracurriculars to Focus On
Semester 9: Episode 1: What Does It Mean to Build Your Profile?
Semester 8: Episode 8: How to Build a Strong Candidacy, No Matter Your “Chances”
Semester 8: Episode 7: The IvyWise KnowledgeBase
Semester 8: Episode 6: Data and Test-Optional Policies
Semester 8: Episode 5: Using Data to Build Your Balanced College List
Semester 8: Episode 4: What Are My Chances? Probability and Chance Calculators
Semester 8: Episode 3: Data Versus Anecdotal Evidence
Semester 8: Episode 2: Admissions Data Is Everywhere. But What Matters?
Semester 8: Episode 1: Trustworthy and Untrustworthy College Admissions Sources
Semester 7: Episode 10: What Does It Mean To Be ”Flat” or ”LMO”?
Semester 7: Episode 9: What Is Yield and Why Does It Matter?
Semester 7: Episode 8: What Is a Hook?
Semester 7: Episode 7: What Is Demonstrated Interest?
Semester 7: Episode 6: What Does It Mean To Build Your Profile?
Semester 7: Episode 5: What’s the Difference Between "Test-Optional" and "Test-Blind"
Semester 7: Episode 4: What Are the Different Types of Early Action Applications?
Semester 7: Episode 3: What Are ”Grit” and ”Fit”?
Semester 7: Episode 2: What Is a ”Pointy” Student?
Semester 7: Episode 1: What Is an Admissions Committee?
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