@skieurope How “optional” is the optional writing supplement? I have one I think I can make something out of (how you hope to use college education) but I’m not sure if it’s worth rehashing some of my background.
How long was everyone’s supplements? Mine was ~730 words.
@skieurope do you think that’s too long or is it fine? I’ve already submitted so it wouldnt matter either way lol
Hey guys! Just wondering where you guys are all from? I’m from CA, Asian male (lol rip). Submitted my app about a week ago.
@MaybeHarvard2022 Mine was 447. You’re fine.
@LeBirthdayBoss Texas!
Take them at their word: “If you do not intend to provide a response to this optional question, you do not need to submit the writing supplement, but if you feel that the college application forms do not provide sufficient opportunity to convey important information about yourself or your accomplishments, you may include an additional essay.”
So if you’re fine with the application as is, and fees it stands on its own, don’t feel obligated to write the essay.
Well, you already submitted it. 
It’s fine.
@LeBirthdayBoss I’m from The Netherlands :-). Bruh… Asian and from California… rip xd.
@MaybeHarvard2022 Mine was 260 words… #LetterToFutureRoommate. Personally, I don’t think it matters a lot how many words you have used, as quality is more important than quantity… So everything is fine (well… there’s a limit obviously) as long as the content is good, I guess
If the supplement essay reads as a story, is it ok for it to be on the longer side (950 words)?
@Tomas1355 Agreed. Quality over quantity
@LOA1000 you really have to use judgement. the longer you make it, the more weight your words will need to carry.
Just submitted today! Good luck to everybody else here 
On the supplement, I kept mine to 300 even. Wanted to keep it short and sweet, but I feel like any length should work as long as the essay flows well and isn’t repetitive.
Hi everyone I am an International student from Singapore applying to Harvard REA. I have applied to some local universities like Yale NUS and NTU and have received full-ride scholarships from them, but I have turned them down. Should i mention it in my application? (under Honors/ other information section) or is it a pitfall as it questions my commitment to a school?
@anxiouswreck I wrote about my minimum wage job in an MiLB concessions stand
@Krtgan Yeah… I would highly recommend not mentioning them at all… As you may know, many schools try to keep their yield as high as possible. I’m pretty sure “flexing” a lot (that’s how AO would see it I guess) by saying you turned them down won’t help you at all in the admissions process. AO will probably think you just applied to see if you would get in, because if that’s not the case, you would have accepted their admissions offer(s). Obviously, that’s no good. Instead, just use the same application as you did for the uni’s you turned down, because those applications were successful and this one might just also be.
Good luck!
@Tomas1355 Hey bro! that helped! thank you! And best of luck to you too!!
@LeBirthdayBoss North Carolina!
Quality over quantiy. Also remember that AO’s have 6 weeks to read 6500 (+/-) applications. If 950 words will keep them engaged until the end, then go for it. If they’ve lost interest after 400 words, you’re toast.
Personally for me, editing is a great thing. I’ve yet to read an admissions essay over ~600 words that warranted the length.
Anyone been contacted for an interview yet?
@MaybeHarvard2022 I have mine today!
@jswani Good luck! tell us how it goes and what questions they ask?