Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Colby-Sawyer College supplemental essays.
The essay question Colby-Sawyer College asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against colby-sawyer.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short answer, up to 250 words. The box has no minimum, so it may be optional.
Three interests that shaped you
Up to 250 words · Optional
Which of your interests have had a positive impact on your life? List up to three and briefly explain the meaning of each.
How to approach it
- Each item should say something about you that the rest of the application doesn’t.
- Mix serious and small. A list of only big ideals reads like a poster.
- Use the exact format asked for. Don’t write sentences if it wants a list.
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