Vassar College essay prompts

At Vassar, we aim to foster an inclusive community through our philosophy of engaged pluralism. Engaged pluralism is rooted in "the conviction that collaborating across differences is necessary for social transformation and critical for the well-being of any community and its members." In short, we believe it's our differences that make us stronger. Tell us a little bit about an important part of your identity and how it has shaped your life and/or interactions with others.

300 words max · Required

Vassar is a diverse community that inspires positive change through open inquiry, deep dives into society's most difficult challenges, and collaborative problem solving. We care deeply about one another, the communities that have forged us, and the community we build together on campus. Tell us about the community (or communities) you come from and how it has shaped your lived experiences and identity.

300 words max · Required

Your Space is for sharing something that makes you, you, through a creative lens. Students in the past have shared poetry, short stories, cartoons, digital images of art projects, photography, and collages, and/or links to videos, and short films.

No limit listed · Optional