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How to write the why this major supplemental essay
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WHY THIS MAJOR ESSAY?

In less than a month’s time, the big reveal of Supplemental Essays will take place. While there could be a variety of supplemental essays that colleges/universities ask their students to answer, one of the most common and prominent is the one about what would you like to study in college. We call it the ‘Why this Major?’ essay prompt. 

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Writing the Stanford Supplemental essays
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Tips for the Stanford Supplemental Essays

Stanford University is keen to understand the depth and breadth of your personality, something that doesn’t reflect in your transcripts. That is why Stanford’s supplemental essays are designed to get to know you beyond the academic data. This is your chance to diversify your application. Show elements of intellectual curiosity, volunteering experience, interdisciplinary learning, reading engagement, and tell them who you truly are as an individual.

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How to write your common app essay
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Still Writing Your Common App Essay? 5 Tips to Help You

With the submission deadline for applying in the early round of US college applications rapidly approaching, you will hopefully be well on the way to finishing your personal essay. If you are struggling, then hopefully, this article will help as I share five tips from college admission professionals that can help you create a winning essay.

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Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University is a private research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. The university was founded in 1834 and has a rich history and tradition of academic excellence. Wake Forest is known for its strong undergraduate liberal arts program, as well as its graduate and professional programs in law, medicine, business, and divinity.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-College Profile

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a renowned public research university located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, Illinois. The university offers a dynamic and vibrant academic environment that fosters a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration.

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Pomona College Laboratory
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The Claremont Colleges: Pomona College

The Claremont Colleges is a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions, namely Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute. These institutions share contiguous campuses in the Southern California city of Claremont.

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Pomona College Laboratory
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The Claremont Colleges: Pomona College

The Claremont Colleges is a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate institutions, namely Pomona College, Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, and Keck Graduate Institute. These institutions share contiguous campuses in the Southern California city of Claremont.

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University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and a vibrant campus community. UCSD offers diverse programs and opportunities that empower students to explore their passions and make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields. All programs have a strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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