Smith College essay prompts

    2026-27verified Smith College admissions

    Identity & Residential Community

    Tell us about an aspect of your background, identity, or experiences that has shaped you and that you wish to share with us. In your response, you might consider how this aspect will impact the way you interact with our residential community and what you hope to learn from your peers at Smith.

    200 words max · Required

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    Applies via the Common App.

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    What are the Smith College essay prompts for 2026-27?
    Smith College lists Identity & Residential Community (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
    How many essays does Smith College require?
    Smith College requires 1 essay based on the published group instructions for 2026-27. The page lists 1 required and 0 optional prompts.
    What are the word limits for the Smith College supplemental essays?
    The published word and character limits are 200 words max.