Students stand on wall beside Oak Drive welcoming members of the Class of 2021 to campus
Last year, approximately 8,500 high schoolers wrote to Colgate trying to encapsulate what makes them a good fit for the university. They revealed ethical dilemmas they’ve wrestled with, intimate family stories, and momentous successes — as well as failures. This sampling of essays from a few of those hopefuls — who are now some of our newest students — reveals the character of the Class of 2021 and reflects the spirit of Colgate.