Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Haverford College supplemental essays.
All 2 essay questions Haverford College asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against haverford.edu on October 17, 2026
What you write: Answer both, 150–200 words each.
What sparks your curiosity
Tell us about a topic or issue that sparks your curiosity and gets you intellectually excited. How do you hope to engage with this topic or issue at Haverford?
How to approach it
- Start with the moment the interest began.
- Show what you’ve already done about it: a class, a project, a book, a job.
- Say where you want to take it, even if you’re not sure yet.
Values and the Honor Code
We have highlighted for you some of the values that shape the Haverford community. What are some of the values you seek in your next community? How do Haverford’s values, as demonstrated through our Honor Code, resonate with you?
Haverford's page describes the values (trust, concern, respect, academic freedom, student agency) above this prompt. You might draw on communities you've been part of or helped shape.
How to approach it
- Name things you could only find at this college: a class, a professor, a program, a tradition.
- Tie every detail to something true about you.
- Swap test: if another college’s name fits your sentence, it’s too general.
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