My daughter submitted her RD application to Grinnell last week and received this email on Saturday:
Thank you for applying to Grinnell College!
We are committed to crafting a community that reflects the College’s values of academic excellence, diversity, and social responsibility. Becoming a Grinnellian means becoming part of a lifelong community where people care deeply about one another and the world around them.
While your application gives us great insight into your potential contributions, we invite you to share a little more by responding to this optional writing prompt:
Grinnell’s core values include supporting a diverse community that is respectful, egalitarian, and committed to the common good. How might your background, respect for the lived experiences of others, and/or eagerness to be exposed to new perspectives equip you to thrive at Grinnell and serve the common good?
Your response should be a minimum of 200 words and no more than 450 words.
While this prompt is optional, we do factor demonstrated interest into our admission decisions, so participation is recommended.