Top schools that value a good writer

College Search & Selection
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<p>Not that top schools don't want kids who are good writers, but writing is one of my true strengths. I only missed one question on the writing portion of the PSAT this year (10th grade) and did very well on the other language section. What are some top tier schools that will truly value an excellent writer? I hear of University of Chicago and Amherst, but are there anymore?</p>

<p>I guess this somewhat correlates with essay writing as I predict good essays. So what are some schools that also place a lot of emphasis on essays in admissions?</p>

<p>Thanks All</p>

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<p>all schools value good writers. Reed, if that's your thing, for sure does.</p>

<p>chicago and northwestern both, i have noticed, tend to accept kids who have a lot to say.</p>

<p>and a school that is never mentioned here... deep springs (you would be like 20% of the entering class ha ha)</p>

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<p>all schools value good writers, but i'd say definitely uchicago and reed most of all</p>

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<p>Chicago, to the extent that you'll have fun with the uncommon prompts and you'll be ready for writing essays in core classes.</p>

<p>I agree that writing is a skill that seems to be important to virtually all schools. Many schools (Harvard, Cornell, and Duke, for some examples) have a required freshmen writing seminar.</p>

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<p>I'd be interested in hearing other comments on this subject too.</p>

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<p>Kenyon College.</p>

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<p>yea all schools value a good writer. i wish i was one</p>

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<p>A lot of LACs do. Kenyon, Hampshire, Swarthmore and Sarah Lawrence come to mind first.</p>

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<p>Amherst, Williams, Swarthmore, Carleton, Chicago, Dartmouth, and Harvard are some schools that interest me currently. I know they all value good writers, however, I would like to know which schools place particular emphasis on essays in the admissions process.</p>

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<p>LACs are much more focused on their writing, IMHO. But some top tier universities, namely U of C, which, after all, has the Uncommon Supplement, are focused on writing quality, too.</p>

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<p>Brown, Vassar, and interestingly Hamilton also will value writing significantly in addition to your list.</p>

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<p>LACs in general (previously mentioned). Particularly Vassar looks at the "whole person" not just the numbers, the application itself has 1 essay, 5 mini-essays that allow more creative writing, and then they also request a sample of a graded writing sample. Then there is a separate "your space" section that you can include more writing! </p>

<p>So, definitely Vassar.</p>

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<p>Stanford is somewhat notorious for placing a heavier emphasis on application essays and personal factors than its peers. Also, while how well you write application essays is very important, keep in mind that what you write matters most.</p>

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<p>I think Cornell places a lot of weight on writing.</p>

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<p>Stanford; i see ppl with mediocre credentials and outstanding essays get in all the time</p>

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<p>Well, I'll throw out UPenn, because I don't know why they would have accepted me otherwise.</p>

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<p>Hamilton advertises itself as a college for writing</p>

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<p>I would have to say Stanford because the supplemental material required by the college for admission is much more than any other college I have seen. Even HYP has you only write like 2 small essays, while Stanford requires 3 small essays, and a **** load of short response paragraphs.</p>

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<p>Any other larger universities?</p>

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<p>Bump... Anybody?</p>