You finished your personal statement. Then you opened your college applications and found more essays. A lot more. Supplemental essays aren't extra hoops — they're additional chances to show admissions officers who you are. The trick? Make sure you're telling them something new. Every supplement should add a piece to the puzzle, not repeat what's already there. Here's how to make every additional essay count.

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