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Application
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Recommendations
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Personal essay
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Regular decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Activities

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Honors

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Personal statement

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Additional info

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Supplemental essays

Apologize.

Required · 300 words

Graduating 1693 Scholars often leave things like books, trinkets, and art at the Murray House (our on-campus home base). What is something you'd leave behind at the Murray House?

Required · 180 words

Are there any particular communities that are important to you, and how do you see yourself being a part of our community?

Optional · 300 words

Share more about a personal academic interest or career goal.

Optional · 300 words

How has your family, culture and/or background shaped your lived experience?

Optional · 300 words

What led to your interest in William & Mary?

Optional · 300 words

Tell us about a challenge or adversity you've experienced and how that has impacted you as an individual.

Optional · 300 words

If we visited your town, what would you want to show us?

Optional · 300 words

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