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St. Olaf College’s 2023-24 Essay Prompts

Why this college short response.

What excites you about St. Olaf?

Short Response Question 1

Everyone knows... we‘ve read about your accomplishments in your application.

Short Response Question 2

No one knows... there are no wrong answers here - just be your authentic self.

Short Response Question 3

You should know... we are eager to learn more about you.

Social Impact Short Response

If you could spend a year tackling any issue in your community before starting college, what would it be? Why is that issue important to you and what would you do to address it?

Common App Personal Essay

The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don‘t feel obligated to do so.

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you‘ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

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St. Olaf College Essay Guide 2019-2020

About St. Olaf College

St. Olaf College is a small, private liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and is listed as one of the Colleges That Change Lives. A campus of roughly 3,000 undergraduate students, St. Olaf (pronounced OH-luff) was founded in 1874 by “Norwegian Lutheran immigrants”, and shares the town of Northfield with football rival Carleton College. Northfield itself boasts several local breweries and pubs, boutiques, and green spaces, and is a short 45-minute drive from the Twin Cities.

St. Olaf prides itself on the close working relationships between students and faculty; every single course is taught by a faculty member, not a teaching assistant. There are 40 available Bachelor of Arts majors (including the Individual Major), five Bachelor of Music majors, and 20 concentrations to choose from. The academic calendar consists of two semesters with a one-month “Interim” course during January in between. St. Olaf uses a highly holistic review process. Admission rates for the class of 2021 were 80% for Early Decision and 41% for Regular Decision.

Required Supplemental Essays

1. “how are you and st. olaf a good fit for each other” (max. 100 words).

For this essay, specificity is key. Pick two or three unique aspects of St. Olaf in general and your department of interest specifically, whether it’s the Natural Lands and associated ecological research, the plethora of study-abroad opportunities during Interim, or the renowned Kierkegaard Library. Tell St. Olaf why these are important to you; tie them to your academic and personal interests, as well as your future goals. If you are applying for the nursing or music programs – which require separate application components – you should talk about these here as well. If you’re having trouble coming up with a specific talking point, email or call a professor in a department you’re interested in to ask about unique features of their program.

Because of the short word limit, organization is just as important as content for this supplemental essay. Your writing should clearly link what St. Olaf offers to why you need it. This is especially important as St. Olaf’s mission is to foster global, community-minded leaders who are passionate about their vocation. Consider a non-traditional format , such as a poem or short narrative if you feel these fit your personality. Above all, be honest – admissions officers read thousands of application essays and can tell when applicants are saying something only because they think it’s the “right thing”, so make sure your essay sounds like you.

2. “Everyone knows that I…” (max. 10 words)

3. “st. olaf should know that i…” (max. 10 words), 4. “no one knows that i…” (max. 10 words).

Supplemental essays 2-4 are extremely short, and at first glance may look more like ice-breaker questions rather than essays, but they are still crucial to your application. For these essays, maintain the structure given to you in the prompt and simply fill in the blank. Subtraction from the ten-word limit gives you six words left for the first essay, four for the second essay, and five for the third essay. Therefore, the key is to make every word count . Use descriptive, specific nouns and impactful verbs; avoid qualifiers and weak adjectives. For example, “Everyone knows that I really love mathematics” is not as good as “Everyone knows that I took our Mathlete club to Regionals” or “Everyone knows that I write algebraic proofs for fun”.

Furthermore, these three essays should combine to paint a unique picture of you that is distinct from all other applicants. An admissions officer should be able to remove your name from these, have a conversation with you, and know that these essays are yours. Try to vary the types of things you discuss in each essay. Instead of making all three about academics, perhaps one will be about your ties to your family or culture, one about a passion or interest, and one about your part-time job.

Optional Supplemental Essays

1. “st. olaf isn’t just a place to spend four years. our community challenges and empowers oles to become individuals of action and substance. they are committed members of classrooms, ensembles, teams, and organizations. oles discover, collaborate, create, question, and inspire. they become engaged citizens who shape the world. as a st. olaf student, how would you make an impact on campus” (max. 500 words).

This essay is optional; however, since it’s the supplemental essay with the longest allowed word count, it’s in your best interest to write it to give a fuller picture of yourself as an applicant. If you decide to write it, you may want to expand more fully on an aspect of yourself from one of the previous essays, or write about totally different aspects. As long as you aren’t too repetitive, either strategy can work for you.

St. Olaf’s culture is very community-oriented, since it is a smaller school, with most students living on campus all four years. The culture is also very service-oriented, due to the school’s affiliation with the ELCA church. Even if you decide to live off-campus or are not an ELCA member, community and service are still important, and are at the heart of this essay question. Service doesn’t have to mean unpaid volunteering – what are your life goals, and how do they make the world a better place? For whom? How will St. Olaf help you get there? Similarly, which communities are you looking forward to getting to know or surround yourself with at St. Olaf? What ties your service and community goals together? St. Olaf is looking for students with clear and passionate answers to these questions.

This essay guide was written by Olivia Sullivan , St.Olaf Class of 2018. If you want to get help writing your application essays from Olivia or other CollegeAdvisor.com Admissions Experts, click here to schedule a free call .

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Diane LeBlanc, Rolvaag Library 526 507-786-3438 [email protected] wp.stolaf.edu/writingprogram/first-year-courses /

Writing is a primary means of learning in the liberal arts. Through courses in the writing program, students read, discuss, and write about significant human issues as they develop critical skills to write effectively. Courses in the writing program are designed to accommodate varying levels of preparation.

The writing program supports two OLE Core Curriculum general education requirements: Writing and Rhetoric (WRR) and Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) . 

Most students take WRIT 120 Writing and Rhetoric  during the fall or spring semester of their first year. WRIT 120 seminars focus on contemporary questions and issues while emphasizing writing practice to fulfill WRR. Students also may fulfill the WRR requirement by successfully completing designated courses in  Asian Conversations ,  Environmental Conversations ,  Enduring Questions ,  Public Affairs Conversation ,  Race Matters , or through  advanced placement credit .  Consult the director of writing or the Registrar's Office.

Students who may benefit from more extensive writing instruction and practice complete  a writing-intensive First-Year Seminar before enrolling in WRIT 120 during the spring semester.

For more information about Writing and Rhetoric and Writing Across the Curriculum, see OLE Core Curriculum Requirements.

WRIT 108: Writing Studio (0.25)

Writing Studio emphasizes process and practice as students reflect on their emerging identities as thinkers, readers, and writers. The course is ideal for students seeking ongoing support in their personal and academic transition to the rigor of college-level academics by providing guidance in areas such as course attendance and engagement, completion of assignments, and reading, writing, and speaking development. Offered annually in the fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: writing placement or permission of the instructor.

WRIT 109: Topics: Supplemental Writing (0.25)

This course provides supplemental instruction in reading, writing, and critical thinking in conjunction with a designated course. Students practice reading course-specific texts, focusing writing topics, writing essay and short answer exams, developing research habits, identifying and using discipline-specific sources, and writing for general and specific audiences. Supplemental assignments complement writing in the designated course. P/N only. May be repeated once with a different designated course. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in a designated full-credit course.

WRIT 120: Writing and Rhetoric

Writing and Rhetoric courses, taught by faculty across the college, engage students in writing for multiple purposes and audiences. Each course explores a contemporary question of interest to college students. Students write in multiple genres and engage in writing as a systematic process with opportunities to respond to feedback. They learn, evaluate, and use appropriate technologies to explore, discuss, and write about course content. This course is limited to first-year students and sophomores.

WRIT 211: Topics in Writing

Blending the reading seminar and writing workshop, this course offers advanced practice in critical reading and writing with emphasis on a particular discipline or topic. Students will read and respond critically to a range of writing that may include textbook chapters, popular feature stories, and creative literature. The course emphasizes how writers make and support claims, integrate research, and narrate to communicate effectively in a variety of genres for multiple audiences. Click on course title in the class and lab for more information about the course for that term. Prerequisite: successful completion of Writing and Rhetoric.

WRIT 237: McNair Research Writing Across the Disciplines

This course prepares McNair Scholars for the rigors of academic writing. Because the enrolled students represent a variety of disciplines, this course serves as a general introduction to writing in research; it is not meant to replace discipline-specific research methods or writing courses. Students read scholarly literature in their disciplines, write a literature review, draft various sections of a research paper, and prepare for a formal poster presentation. Offered every summer. Prerequisite: successful completion of Writing and Rhetoric.

WRIT 294: Academic Internship

WRIT 298: Independent Study

WRIT 394: Academic Internship

WRIT 398: Independent Research

Director, 2023-2024

Diane C. LeBlanc

Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Writer in Residence, and Director of Writing

rhetoric and composition; creative writing; gender studies

Elisabeth G. Alderks

Visiting Assistant Professor of English

Anne G. Berry

Adjunct Instructor of Writing; Assistant Director of Multilingual Student Language Support

linguistics; English as a second language

Nicolette Bucciaglia

Assistant Professor of English

creative writing

Karen Cherewatuk

Marie M. Meyer Distinguished Professor of English

old English; middle English; Arthurian literature; Caribbean literature; medieval European tradition

Brett B. DeFries

Bridget Draxler

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Writing; Associate Director of Writing, Speaking, and Academic Support

Ryan Eichberger

Dana Horton

Associate Professor of English and Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Karen E.S. Marsalek

Associate Professor of English

medieval and early modern literature, especially drama; history of the English language

Sequoia Nagamatsu

fiction; creative nonfiction

SooJin Pate

Visiting Assistant Professor of Race, Ethnic, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Juliet Patterson

Associate Professor of Practice in English

creative writing; contemporary American poetics; hybrid literature; environmental literature

Jean C. Porterfield

Associate Professor of Biology

evolutionary biology; molecular ecology; gene expression analysis

Amanda Randall

Associate Professor of German

intellectual history; German film; 20th- and 21st-century German literature and cultural studies

Joseph Sepulveda Ortiz

Jennifer Shaiman

Nancy Simpson-Younger

Visiting Associate Professor of English

Christina Spiker

Assistant Professor of Art and Art History

Mary E. Trull (On leave fall 2023)

Professor of English

16th- and 17th-century English literature

20th-century British and Anglophone literature; postcolonial studies; critical theory

Colin Wells

Professor of English, Associate Dean of Humanities

early American literature; 18th-century literature

Patrick Wilz

Visiting Assistant Professor of History

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We’re excited to offer a variety of virtual events to help you learn more about St. Olaf and to prepare you to build your best Common Application or Coalition Application. You can register for any of our “Get to Know St. Olaf” events to learn about why St. Olaf College is unique.  Bring your questions — we're excited to meet you!  All Virtual Events and Information Sessions require pre-registration.  Sign up for your spot using the links below!

Previously Recorded Virtual Events:

• March 26, 2024 -  Get to Know St. Olaf
• January 25, 2024 -  Get to Know St. Olaf (International Edition)
• November 14, 2023 -  From Cringe to Glow Up - Activities Section and Supplemental Essays
• October 17, 2023 -  Paying for College
• October 10, 2023 -  How to Become an Ole Athlete
• September 21, 2023 -  Could St. Olaf Be For Me?
• September 7, 2023 -  I s Early Decision Right for Me?
• September 5, 2023 -  C ollege Essay Workshop
• August 9, 2023 -  Applying to St. Olaf
• June 21, 2023 -  Using "Demonstrated Interest" to Your Advantage
• Get to Know St. Olaf! Wednesday, April 24 at 4:00 PM
• Get to Know St. Olaf! (International Edition) Thursday, April 25 at 8:00 AM
• Get to Know St. Olaf! Tuesday, May 28 at 4:00 PM
• Get to Know St. Olaf! (International Edition) Thursday, May 30 at 8:00 AM

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St. Olaf College Requirements for Admission

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What are St. Olaf College's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

• GPA requirements
• Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
• Application requirements

In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into St. Olaf College and build a strong application.

School location: Northfield, MN

Admissions Rate: 56.4%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at St. Olaf College is 56.4% . For every 100 applicants, 56 are admitted.

This means the school is moderately selective . The school expects you to meet their requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but they're more flexible than other schools. If you exceed their requirements, you have an excellent chance of getting in. But if you don't, you might be one of the unlucky minority that gets a rejection letter.

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St. Olaf College GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 3.72

The average GPA at St. Olaf College is 3.72 .

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.72, St. Olaf College requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need at least a mix of A's and B's, with more A's than B's. You can compensate for a lower GPA with harder classes, like AP or IB classes. This will show that you're able to handle more difficult academics than the average high school student.

If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.72, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate . This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Only a few schools require the SAT or ACT, but many consider your scores if you choose to submit them.

St. Olaf College hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. Otherwise, don't."

Despite this policy, the truth is that most students still take the SAT or ACT, and most applicants to St. Olaf College will submit their scores. If you don't submit scores, you'll have one fewer dimension to show that you're worthy of being admitted, compared to other students. We therefore recommend that you consider taking the SAT or ACT, and doing well.

St. Olaf College SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.

Average SAT: 1380

The average SAT score composite at St. Olaf College is a 1380 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes St. Olaf College Moderately Competitive for SAT test scores.

St. Olaf College SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile SAT score is 1300, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1460. In other words, a 1300 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1460 will move you up to above average .

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

St. Olaf College ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, St. Olaf College likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 30

The average ACT score at St. Olaf College is 30. This score makes St. Olaf College Strongly Competitive for ACT scores.

The 25th percentile ACT score is 28, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 33.

Even though St. Olaf College likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 28 or below, you'll have a harder time getting in, unless you have something else impressive in your application.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 30 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

We weren't able to find the school's exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to St. Olaf College, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 30.

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SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Currently, only the ACT has an optional essay section that all students can take. The SAT used to also have an optional Essay section, but since June 2021, this has been discontinued unless you are taking the test as part of school-day testing in a few states. Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them.

St. Olaf College considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission . Scoring a 1460 SAT or a 33 ACT or above will nearly guarantee you admission. Because the school admits 56.4% of all applicants, being far above average raises the admission rate for you to nearly 100%.

If you can achieve a high SAT/ACT score, the rest of your application essentially doesn't matter. You still need to meet the rest of the application requirements, and your GPA shouldn't be too far off from the school average of 3.72. But you won't need dazzling extracurriculars and breathtaking letters of recommendation to get in. You can get in based on the merits of your score alone.

But if your score is a 1300 SAT or a 28 ACT and below, you have a good chance of being one of the unlucky few to be rejected.

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• 80-100%: Safety school: Strong chance of getting in
• 50-80%: More likely than not getting in
• 20-50%: Lower but still good chance of getting in
• 5-20%: Reach school: Unlikely to get in, but still have a shot
• 0-5%: Hard reach school: Very difficult to get in

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Application Requirements

Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of St. Olaf College here.

Application Requirements Overview

• Common Application Accepted, supplemental forms required
• Electronic Application Available
• Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen
• Letters of Recommendation 1
• Interview Not required
• Application Fee No fee required for domestic applicants
• Fee Waiver Available? None
• Other Notes

Testing Requirements

• SAT or ACT Considered if submitted
• SAT Essay or ACT Writing Optional
• SAT Subject Tests
• Scores Due in Office January 15

Coursework Requirements

• Subject Required Years
• Foreign Language
• Social Studies

Deadlines and Early Admissions

• Offered? Deadline Notification
• Yes January 15 March 15
• Yes November 1 December 23
• Yes November 1, January 8 December 10, February 1

Admissions Office Information

• Address: 1520 Northfield, MN 55057-1098
• Phone: (507) 786-2222 x2222
• Fax: (507) 786-3832
• Email: [email protected]

Other Schools For You

If you're interested in St. Olaf College, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to St. Olaf College.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than St. Olaf College. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for St. Olaf College, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for St. Olaf College, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If St. Olaf College is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

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Academic Support Resources

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Center for Advising and Academic Support (CAAS)

Doing homework, writing essays, or even catching up with lectures can be overwhelming in college, especially if English is your second language. But don’t worry! St. Olaf has the free academic resources offered by the Center for Advising and Academic Support . CAAS provides writing support, speaking support (for class discussions and presentations), help sessions for specific classes, and even individual tutoring sessions with a qualified student tutor. The office will also help you get accommodations if you have a disability.

Writing Help Desk

The writing help desk in Rolvaag Library is available for all St. Olaf students who need help on their papers. They could help you from brainstorming ideas to polishing final drafts.  Learn more about it from here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/asc/writing-help/

Speaking Center

Even for native English speakers, participating in class discussions and giving presentations can be hard. There are tutors available for all St. Olaf students who need help on practicing and gaining confidence in speaking in class. Learn more about it from here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/asc/speaking-center/

Help Sessions for Specific Classes (SI)

Many courses at St. Olaf offer help sessions led by fellow students who have taken the class before. These help sessions are called SI (supplemental instruction). Usually, on the first day of class, the professor will tell you if the course provides SI sessions. SI sessions can be very helpful in understanding the class material. Learn more:

https://wp.stolaf.edu/asc/supplemental-instruction-si/

Free one-on-one peer tutoring is available in most courses upon request, referral, and in consultation with faculty. Tutors collaborate with faculty and CAAS staff to monitor student progress. Some faculty may require a meeting with students before students can request a tutor from CAAS. Learn more about it from here:

https://wp.stolaf.edu/academic-support/tutoring/

Disability and Access (DAC)

If you have a learning disability or another disability that affects you academically, please check out the resources available to you through the Academic Support Center. We care about you and want to make sure you get the support you need!

https://wp.stolaf.edu/academic-support/dac/

All of these CAAS resources are free and available to ALL students. There might be a cultural stigma when it comes to asking for help or getting tutoring but I would like to clarify that these resources are used by the vast majority of St. Olaf students. They should be an integral part of your academic life and not an addition.

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St. Olaf supplement short questions

I’m working on my St. Olaf application right now and I feel so confused about three short questions (10 words limit).

• Everyone knows that I…
• No one knows that I…
• Olaf should know that I… I have no idea what kind of answers I should make. Is it better to be more serious or humorous? I’d love if someone accepted to St. Olaf could share his responses from application to these questions.

Fwiw my daughter took a light-hearted approach. Genuine answers, of course, but she didn’t overthink it. She just popped in the first thing that came to mind. I don’t know if this good or bad (her app is pending) but I also don’t think every answer to every question on an app has to be refined to death. Clever and insightful is fine but so is honest and real.

My daughter was accepted for this academic year, and she also took a light-hearted approach, but at the same time her answers reflected her actual interests and obsessions. She mentioned, for example, the fact that St. Olaf had recently produced two of her favorite musicals (she learned about this during our campus tour). So, yes, no need to overthink this, just show a bit of your personality.

Can anybody tell if the 10-words limit includes the prompt? The form itself allows to input (and see in preview) even more than 10 words…

Nobody replied so far… But I do have the answer from admission: "I believe that you have 10 words in addition to the “Everyone knows…” Hope somebody will see this

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