Pun20

So, on the Bard college application there is a list of essay questions you must answer titled personal statements. Do I have to include a additional standard college essay with my app or will the essay's specified in the app be enough? Also I was wondering approximately how long these responses should be? The only reason I ask is that I generally tend to write very long essays and thought that an extremely long essay may not work in my advantage.

Here are the essay questions I plan to respond to:

1. Write an essay on a personal, local, or national issue that is of particular concern to you. (DSS applicants, see supplement.)
2. Choose one of the following:
a) In the wake of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the possibility of requiring universal military service through a draft has
once again come under consideration. Write an essay arguing your position, for or against the draft. Your argument may
or may not include a discussion of a system of national service that extends beyond military service. Please note, this is
not a litmus test regarding political views; Bard seeks diversity and originality, not conformism.

There is also an evaluation section on the app for a reference to fill out, do they have to include a separate letter of recommendation as well?

Any responses will be greatly appreciated,Thanks a bunch!!!

morvoren

my S only had to write one essay, and he did it on the draft.

heyalb

????

There were two essays that had to be written. (1) common app essay, and (2) supplement essay.

morvoren

that was separate... but only one specifically bard essay.