Mental health topics rise in undergraduate admissions essays

Every school year between October and February, a team of about 25 counselors in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions diligently reviews and assesses applications from high school students before sending decisions. Last year, the team read 18,701 applications for the fall 2024 class. A critical component of every application is the essay. “The admissions essay…

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Mental health topics rise in undergraduate admissions essays

Every school year between October and February, a team of about 25 counselors in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions diligently reviews and assesses applications from high school students before sending decisions. Last year, the team read 18,701 applications for the fall 2024 class. A critical component of every application is the essay. “The admissions essay…

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