Harvey Mudd President's Scholars Essay

[HNCheerios]

I’m applying for the President’s Scholars program and I was wondering: What kind of information should be included in the statement of purpose? Also how long should it be?

[HNCheerios]

Also, they extended my deadline until January 24th, but even if it doesn’t get answered before then, please post your answers for future college students!

[damon30]

Not knowing anything, I accepted this question as a Google Fu challenge. The best thing I found is what I found last:
https://www.cs.hmc.edu/statem (Once I found this, I stopped looking.)
Here is what I found earlier:
https://connect.hmc.edu/register/PSP

Statement of Purpose
Please use the field below to submit a Statement of Purpose indicating why you are a deserving recipient of the award. The Statement of Purpose should be equivalent to one page, single-spaced.

https://www.hmc.edu/admission/afford/scholarships-and-grants/merit-based-scholarships/presidents-scholars-program/

Ideal Candidates
Qualities that would strengthen one’s candidacy for PSP include:

Exceptionally strong high school preparation, including evidence that the applicant has actively sought out learning opportunities beyond those normally available at his or her school
Indications that the applicant has overcome personal obstacles to achieve academic success
Evidence of leadership in school, church or community organizations
Evidence that the applicant demonstrates intellectual curiosity and an exceptional sense of responsibility and self-reliance
Evidence that the applicant has the personal qualities and motivations that would allow him or her to especially benefit from what Harvey Mudd has to offer.

Old CC threads:
http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/harvey-mudd-college/1441295-psp-essay.html
http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/harvey-mudd-college/432425-psp-essay.html