Why

Most students know that they have to write a general essay that goes to all the colleges on their list.
This is required by platforms like the Common Application, which most students use to apply.

But the essays aren’t over after that, unfortunately. Most colleges also have school-specific essays,
called supplements. These supplemental essays allow the school to understand how you might be a
good fit for their community.

One of the most common supplements will ask you to answer the question: “Why this college?” These
essays specifically want to know how you’ll take advantage of the academic and extracurricular
resources at this specific school.