Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I was wondering if Amherst College has any supplemental essays? If so, can someone share the prompts so I can start brainstorming? Thanks!
Hi there! Yes, Amherst College does require supplemental essays as part of their application process. You can check out the prompts for the 2023-2024 application cycle, as well as breakdowns of how to respond to each one, on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-amherst-college-essays.
Remember that CollegeVine also offers both a free peer essay review service and paid reviews by expert college admissions advisors - sometimes, getting a second set of eyes on your essay is just the thing that takes it from good to great.
Overall, the best advice is to give yourself sufficient time to brainstorm, write, and revise your essay to ensure that it effectively portrays your thoughts and ideas. Best of luck with your application to Amherst!
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