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Featured Application Essay

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Premium Content "Why here? Why now?"

by Anonymous - January 10, 2006

"WHY HERE? WHY NOW?

What goals, ambitions, or motivations have led you

to apply for admission to Simon’s Rock College?

Are there particular experiences, either academic or

personal, that have contributed to your desire to

begin college early? What do you imagine life will

be like for you at Simon’s Rock, and how do you

think your presence will affect the college commu-

nity?"

Attendance at Simon’s Rock would give me extraordinary opportunities that my current educational and social context lacks. Its challenging academics, small size, artistic and athletic opportunities, and cultural diversity make Simon’s Rock a place at which I would thrive – and one to which I would contribute all my best abilities.

I seek classes…

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