• Oh man…

    • It’s sad that I got rejected from the top school out of the 6 schools I applied to on March 19th.
      • Honestly, I didn’t put that much effort into the other schools besides UC/Swarthmore, so even if I got rejected, it’s not a big deal.
      • I put my heart and soul into the essay for Swarthmore, even though it was shorter, so I’m really disappointed.
    • Oh well, in the end, it’s probably just luck.
  • I feel like it would be good to apply for EDII.

  • Maximum of 250 words, choose one of the following three:

  • The one that says:

    • We are inspired by students who are flexible in their approach to learning, who are comfortable with experimentation, and who are willing to take intellectual risks that move them out of their comfort zone. Reflect on a time that you were intellectually challenged, inspired, or took an intellectual risk—inside or outside of the classroom. How has that experience shaped you, and what questions still linger?

    • Swarthmore students’ worldviews are often forged by their prior experiences and exposure to ideas and values. Our students are often mentored, supported, and developed by their immediate context—in their neighborhoods, communities of faith, families, and classrooms. Reflect on what elements of your home, school, or community have shaped you or positively impacted you. How have you grown or changed because of the influence of your community?

  • The one that I won’t choose:

  • Why are you interested in applying to and attending Swarthmore?

  • Am I meeting the requirements of Design of the Overall Picture of Overseas University Application Materials?