Dartmouth College supplemental essays, 2026-27
Dartmouth College lists one supplemental question for 2026-27, 100 words in all. One is a "why this school" question, which is the one prompt you cannot reuse from another application.
The prompt
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As you seek admission to Dartmouth's Class of 2031, what aspects of the college's academic program, community, and/or campus environment attract your interest? How is Dartmouth a good fit for you?
What it asks for: why this school.
Source: Dartmouth College, read October 24, 2026. Confirm the prompts in your application before you submit.
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Questions
1. As you seek admission to Dartmouth's Class of 2031, what aspects of the college's academic program, community, and/or campus environment attract your interest? How is Dartmouth a good fit for you? (100 words)
Prompt 1: 100 words.
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