Williams College does not require a writing supplement. However, students may submit an example of their academic writing if they choose.
Optional Writing Supplement
If you are interested in submitting an example of your academic writing, you may share a 3-5 page paper (excluding citations) written in the last year. The paper may be creative or analytical, can cover any topic, and need not be graded. Please include a description of the assignment or prompt and do not submit lab reports.
Academic Paper Submission Q&A Slides
Q: Which paper to choose?
A:
Submit your highest-graded analytical paper.
Choose the paper that required the most research.
Select the paper with a thesis you can defend in one sentence.
Q: How to describe the prompt?
A:
Copy the original assignment prompt verbatim.
If none, write: "This was self-directed research."
Keep the description under 30 words.
Q: What defines a strong paper?
A:
The first paragraph states a clear, debatable thesis.
