Personnal statement

<p>So, on the Bard college application there is a list of essay questions you must answer titled personal statements. Do I have to include a additional standard college essay with my app or will the essay’s specified in the app be enough? Also I was wondering approximately how long these responses should be? The only reason I ask is that I generally tend to write very long essays and thought that an extremely long essay may not work in my advantage.</p>

<p>Here are the essay questions I plan to respond to:</p>

<ol>
<li>Write an essay on a personal, local, or national issue that is of particular concern to you. (DSS applicants, see supplement.)</li>
<li>Choose one of the following:
a) In the wake of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the possibility of requiring universal military service through a draft has
once again come under consideration. Write an essay arguing your position, for or against the draft. Your argument may
or may not include a discussion of a system of national service that extends beyond military service. Please note, this is
not a litmus test regarding political views; Bard seeks diversity and originality, not conformism.</li>
</ol>

<p>There is also an evaluation section on the app for a reference to fill out, do they have to include a separate letter of recommendation as well?</p>

<p>Any responses will be greatly appreciated,Thanks a bunch!!!</p>

<p>my S only had to write one essay, and he did it on the draft.</p>

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<p>???</p>

<p>There were two essays that had to be written. (1) common app essay, and (2) supplement essay.</p>

<p>that was separate… but only one specifically bard essay.</p>