Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Vassar College supplemental essays.
The essay question Vassar College asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against vassar.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: Answer the community question. “Your Space” is optional.
Your Space is an optional spot to share something creative (writing, art, photos, a short video) that the rest of the application doesn't show.
The community you come from
Vassar is a diverse community that inspires positive change through open inquiry, deep dives into society’s most difficult challenges, and collaborative problem solving. We care deeply about one another, the communities that have forged us, and the community we build together on campus. Tell us about the community (or communities) you come from and how it has shaped your lived experiences and identity.
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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