Not my first rodeo, but still need some ideas [environmental studies, 4.0 GPA, 1480 PSAT]

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particularly if he could explain how he might integrate his interests in sustainability with Wesleyan’s approach in their Bailey College of the Environment.

As far as I’m aware, Wesleyan has no supplemental essay where you could write about this. I think you’d have to customize your common app essay if you want to convey anything specific.

From the Wesleyan website:

“Wesleyan’s student body is a vibrant, diverse, multilingual, accepting community that cultivates global citizenship and collaborative innovation. . . intellectual curiosity . . . collaborative spirit.”

“At Wesleyan, we look for the story that your application tells about your achievement and potential, in light of the academic and social resources available to you . . . “

An applicant’s story emerges from a variety of materials, including teacher recommendations. I know that Wesleyan accepts supplementary e-mails. I will contact them directly after the holiday to clarify your point about supplementary essays and how they expect applicants to convey his/her story.

I have contacted Wesleyan and asked the question about how to convey information or narrative which might otherwise go in a supplementary essay. Their response was to use the sections of the common app called “Additional Information” and/or. “Challenges & Cirumstances”, presenting this/these additions in whatever format the applicant feels would best convey what it is s/he is intending to convey.