Bard College at Simon's Rock
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Bard College at Simon's Rock’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts
Why This College Essay
Why here, why now?
Leaving high school to begin college early is an unusual choice. What goals, ambitions, and motivations have led you to apply for admission to Bard College at Simon’s Rock? Are there particular experiences, either academic or personal, that have contributed to your desire to begin college early? How does the particular kind of education and community that Simon’s Rock offers fit your own desires for intellectual and personal growth? How will your presence affect the academic and social environments at Simon’s Rock?
Select-A-Prompt Essay
"For the second essay requirement, you have one of two options:"
Option 1
Interpret the following excerpt and discuss its implications for education, inclusion, and democratic society.
Option 2
In this excerpt, Du Bois describes the experience of African Americans pursuing an education in post-Emancipation America. Interpret the excerpt and discuss how it might speak to the present day pursuit of knowledge, self-awareness, and authenticity.
