Supplemental Essays: Writing About Diversity

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December 8, 2023
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by Molly R. A common essay supplement prompt for college applications asks students to share more about their identity, race, cultural background, or why inclusivity is important to them. These diversity essay prompts also ask students to share how they will contribute to a thriving, diverse student body. While it may be tempting to write only about race, cultural identity, or ethnicity in this diversity essay, at IvyBoost we encourage

Should You Talk About Orientation or Gender Identities

by Albert L. In honor of Pride month, I wanted to discuss a little about how identities shape who we are and whether those topics should be chosen for your college essays. With the rights of many groups being attacked and the heated political discourse that often touches these subjects, students and parents often worry about whether stories about orientation or gender identities should be written about. The answer is