<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>I need advice on how to tackle the 'why XYZ college' and how would you contribute to XYZ university's community' supplement essays.</p>
<p>UPenn's supplement essay is a perfect example of this type of an essay. In the past, UPenn has focused, in their essay prompts, on the how would the applicant add to Penn's community.</p>
<p>This term, one of the supplement essays is also along the same lines. The prompt reads: Given the undergraduate school to which you are applying, please discuss how you will engage academically at Penn.</p>
<p>Any advice on how to tackle school specific supplement prompts, like this one?</p>
<p>Do research, and be honest.</p>
<p>Look for classes, organizations, and clubs. Be specific. Find something that aligns with your career interests, give yourself the chance to explore new or related fields, or supplement your studies with practical experience (e.g. research). </p>
<p>At the same time, don’t pad your essay with a list of clubs. That’s obvious BS to the ad coms. Provide an in-depth explanation for one or two organizations or courses – talk about your motivations for choosing them, how they’ll add to your undergraduate experience, etc.</p>
<p>Be realistic and believable. Don’t list out the courses you want to take in senior year. Know how to recognize fake enthusiasm in your essay, because the admissions committee certainly will.</p>
<p>Thank you very much.</p>
<p>I read in another thread that you’re a student at UPenn. If possible, would you mind send me your UPenn supplement essay (if you have it on you). </p>
<p>I’d really like to read an essay where everything you said has been penned down in writing.</p>