(photo artist credit Instagram @joey_bearbower) This week my students fit neatly into two categories: ones who submitted their applications due November 1st weeks ago and ones who clearly thrive under the pressure of a looming deadline. The additional supplemental questions — which range in length from 100 to 400 words — slow many of my high school seniors down. Here are a few last-minute tips for writing effective short answer responses: Write What You Know – Write about an