With a max word count of 100, my cursor blinked mockingly at me. I already knew I wanted to attend Dartmouth, and I knew why—I wanted the small tight-knit community, the beautiful campus, and most importantly, the vibe that campus radiated to me.
When I was planning out my college admissions process, I did not truly know exactly what I was looking for. Simply, I never understood why people are so passionate about being a Dartmouth student.
If you're preparing to write your college application essays, this blog post is for you! I've asked Topher Bordeau, Associate Director of Admissions, to share his insight on the personal statement essay.