Courtney Penn ’92
Senior Associate Dean of Admissions
(he/him/his)
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Short Answer Prompt
To help jumpstart your brainstorming and to demonstrate that we empathize with the challenges you face in applying to college, our staff has published their own responses to our supplemental short-answer prompts. We hope you’ll enjoy learning a bit about us and will feel more comfortable showcasing something new about yourself. Remember, these are optional, and you are asked to submit only one.
| Prompt #4 (Max 250 words or 2-Minute Video) |
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On a residential college campus with a Speaking Tradition that encourages connections between individuals, using each other’s names matters. Please share the story of any name you go by and what significance it holds for you. |