Dickinson College

Personal statement required (250-650 words), plus three supplements:

1. Optional · 50 words

   What topic or idea could you write or converse about endlessly?

   Dickinson calls these "totally optional (truly)" and says answer any, all, or none.

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

2. Optional · 50 words

   What is something new that you'd like to experience, learn or try that might surprise your friends and family?

   Dickinson calls these "totally optional (truly)" and says answer any, all, or none.

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

3. Optional · 50 words

   What are the qualities that make you proud to be you?

   Dickinson calls these "totally optional (truly)" and says answer any, all, or none.

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.