Why College X - Community

Essay Prompt

What single factor influenced you in your decision to apply to Hendrix? (400 character limit)

Sample Essay

I’m drawn to diverse, open and supportive communities. I ultimately like people who like other people. My friends currently attending Hendrix claim that everyone—including the cafeteria ladies—knows them, and the entire campus gets in on and feels united by its quirky college traditions.

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