Supplement Essay Prompts

EcoliSkywalker
Mon, 02 Jan 2017 06:54:23 +0000

Hi there!

So, I’m in the midst of applying to Harvey Mudd and I have a couple questions regarding this year’s supplemental essay prompts.

As applicants, we are given two prompts to chose from in addition to the required, “Why Mudd?” essay:

1. “Scientific research is a human endeavor. The choices of topics that we research are based on our biases, our beliefs, and what we bring: our cultures and our families. The kinds of problems that people put their talents to solving depends on their values.” -Dr. Clifton Poodry. How has your own background influenced the types of problems you want to solve?

2. What is one thing we won’t know about you after reading your application that you haven’t already reported in the Common Application “Additional Information” section?

As is evident, the first prompt is really specific, while the second one is broad. Do you think/know if the admissions committee prefers one prompt over the other? Will it look “lazy” if I decide to answer the second prompt?

Thanks again for the help!