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William & Mary

2026-27 · Common App

Early Decision
November 1, 2026
Early Decision II
January 5, 2027
Regular Decision
January 5, 2027

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Personal statement required (250-650 words), plus one supplement, chosen from six options:

  1. Optional (answer up to 2 of the 6) · 300 words

    Are there any particular communities that are important to you, and how do you see yourself being a part of our community?

    W&M's instruction line, as quoted by College Transitions: "To help us learn more about you, we invite you to share additional information by answering up to two of these optional short-answer prompts."

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  2. Optional (answer up to 2 of the 6) · 300 words

    Share more about a personal academic interest or career goal.
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  3. Optional (answer up to 2 of the 6) · 300 words

    How has your family, culture and/or background shaped your lived experience?
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  4. Optional (answer up to 2 of the 6) · 300 words

    What led to your interest in William & Mary?
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  5. Optional (answer up to 2 of the 6) · 300 words

    Tell us about a challenge or adversity you’ve experienced and how that has impacted you as an individual.
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  6. Optional (answer up to 2 of the 6) · 300 words

    If we visited your town, what would you want to show us?
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