Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Clark University supplemental essays.
The essay question Clark University asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against clarku.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short essay, up to 250 words. The box has no minimum, so it may be optional.
Working with others for your community
Up to 250 words · Optional
Share a story about how you worked with others to make a positive impact on your community. What role did you play, and what did you learn from the experience?
How to approach it
- Say plainly what the community is.
- Show your place in it with one real scene.
- End with what you’d bring to campus.
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