How to Write a Winning College of Charleston Supplemental Essay: Tips & Strategies for 2025-2026

College of Charleston has confirmed its supplemental essay prompt for those applying for first-year admission during the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. Today I take a deep dive into the prompt and share how I would approach responding to it.

College of Charleston Supplemental Essay Prompt (400-word response)
Many students apply to the College of Charleston based on our location, size, reputation, beautiful campus, and nice climate. While these are all important considerations in choosing a college, why is the College of Charleston a particularly good match for you?

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