Admissions Essay Guidelines

Admissions Essay Guidelines

The MALS Admissions Committee evaluates your essay to learn more about your plans for the program as well as your ability to think and write critically and creatively. Please write a three to four page essay which addresses the following:

• How and why you have decided to pursue graduate study in an interdisciplinary program;
• How the M.A.L.S. program at Dartmouth can further your personal and/or professional goals;
• What abilities, qualities and life experiences you will bring to the program.

Application deadlines:

• For Summer or Fall Enrollment: February 15
• For Winter or Spring Enrollment: July 15

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