Should I include my major in my supplemental?

no_u14
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:27:08 +0000

Prompt: What unique characteristic about Mount Holyoke makes you interested in attending? (250-400)

I am pleased with the essay I have written for the above prompt, but my counselor told me to work in my intended major (anthropology) in the response. In the essay, I talk about MHC’s traditions and compare them to some I participate in in high school, alongside some commentary on why traditions (and flexibility) are important.

I’m right at the 400 word limit. I haven’t edited yet, but I don’t think I’ll be able to trim it down too much without cutting out the paragraph on my existing experience with traditions. So, should I work in my major into the essay?

(I have a 3.9 UW GPA, good APs, ECs, etc. 1420 SAT but retaking. I am shooting for the merit scholarship.)