Finding the Unique in Short Supplements

Finding the Unique in Short Supplements

by Sarah M. No matter what particular prompts you are responding to for your applications, there is pressure to figure out how to make yourself stand out. How do you pick topics, or even supporting details, that are unusual enough to catch your readers’ eyes? When you have the space to tell a full story, as in your Common App personal statement, you can spend some time building a unique

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Supplemental Essays: Writing About Diversity

Supplemental Essays: Writing About Diversity

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

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