Parents of the HS Class of 2026 (Part 2)

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All these adcoms are about to add this to their own “hidden essays” thread!

List of Schools That Have 'Hidden' Supplemental Essays

I think it would be helpful to gather a list of schools that have “hidden” supplemental essays, I.e., they appear to have no supplemental essays when you apply with the Common App, but then once you apply, there are either optional or required essay prompts in the student’s application portal. I’ve heard that Colgate does this. Others? Spoiler alert: I think this is a slimy practice designed to increase application numbers. List of known schools with extra essays: Colgate TCNJ Union College (NY) Lehigh (for music scholarship) Rutgers-Newark (for honors college - this was moved from Common App this year) Grinnell (for RD applications) Northeastern (for music supplements) Dartmouth (for dance and fine arts supplements) UT Austin (artist statement) Colby U Miami (for music school) Michigan (expression of continued interest even for RD) Denison