608: Admission Nutrients (Part 2 of 6: Collaboration): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life with Raissa Diamante | The College Essay Guy Podcast: A Practical Guide to College Admissions | Podwise
608: Admission Nutrients (Part 2 of 6: Collaboration): Important Ingredients for a Well-Balanced College Admission Process—And Life with Raissa Diamante
In this episode of the podcast, Ethan interviews Raissa Diamante, the Executive Director of Admission at Harvey Mudd College, about the importance of collaboration in the college application process. Raissa shares insights into Harvey Mudd's admission review process, emphasizing the value they place on collaboration and how it manifests in the supplemental essay. She discusses how the college looks for evidence of collaborative qualities in applicants, such as their ability to support others and create opportunities. The conversation also covers the use of ChatGPT in essay writing, addressing equity in the admission process, and how students can address their race and culture in their application essays following the Supreme Court's ruling on race-conscious admissions.
