2 Supplemental Essays That Could Make or Break Your College Applications

Supplemental essays are where admissions readers often decide whether you’re a real fit for their school or just another strong applicant. Sonya Petkova looks at two of these essays, why they carry so much weight, and where applicants tend to lose the reader with answers that could be sent to any college. A strong main essay can’t cover for a flat supplement. Hearing how Sonya reads these prompts gives you a sharper sense of what an admissions reader is looking for, which you can bring to your own drafts while the deadlines are close.