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When colleges ask for supplemental essays, it's because they want to get to know you better and fully understand your fit for their institution. In the ninth video of our App Advice series, Marissa Salazar, Associate Director of Admission, covers what you should be considering as you write your school-specific essays. Supplemental essay prompts can change from year to year, so we encourage you to review our current prompt. And remember—at CC, the supplemental essay is optional.
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Last updated: 08/03/2026