No essay required by Clemson?
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Anonymous
| There is nothing on the Clemson website, but DD said the Common App indicates no essays are required by Clemson anymore, including no Common App essay. I'm thinking of having DD call tomorrow to make sure. I haven't been paying attention until today when I reviewed her application before she submits. Anyone heard differently? |
Anonymous
| I don't see an essay in Common App. Why not have a look yourself? Calling seems unnecessary. |
Anonymous
| What decent school doesn’t consider the essay lol what a joke |
Anonymous
| It’s the easiest way to juice applications and then appear more selective than you really are. |
Anonymous
To add, Common App explicitly states that Clemson does not require the personal essay. |
Anonymous
I saw but thought it might be a mistake. It's odd that the Clemson website doesn't say. |
Anonymous
A lot of schools require their own essays. |
Anonymous
DP. In this case, Clemson does not require any supplemental essays. |
Anonymous
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OP, a quick google shows that the personal statement is optional (as you know) and that the honors college has supplemental essays.
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/clemson-admission-requirements#H |
Anonymous
Super safety. |
Anonymous
| So much better than all of the stupid essays that are required by other schools. |
Anonymous
You're on to the next trend. |
Anonymous
ding ding ding |
Anonymous
| New trend. UVA, Penn State and Indiana don’t require any supplemental essays this year either. |
Anonymous
| A lot of state schools don't read essays. When you are admitting tens of thousands of kids, who cares or has time to differentiate? |