Scholar Workshop: Short Answer Questions (for Class of 2027)

Short-answer questions are specific to each college and can vary widely in topic, purpose, and style. These responses give students another opportunity to show fit, personality, experience, and depth beyond the main essay.

In this workshop, scholars will learn what colleges are looking for in strong short-answer responses. We will guide students through exercises designed to help them approach the most common types of short-answer questions with strategy, clarity, and purpose.

What You Will Take Away:

• Exclusively for ACA Class of 2027 Scholars.

• Participation is required for all attendees.

• A clearer understanding of the role short-answer questions play in the application.

• Insight into what colleges are looking for in these responses.

• Strategies for tailoring answers to different colleges and prompts.

• Practice developing responses to common short-answer question types.

• Guidance on layering experiences to create stronger, more specific answers.

PRESENTER:

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed, GCDF

Program Director

Access College America

Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF, brings a strong foundation in education, curriculum design, and career development to her role as Program Director at Access College America. With a passion for helping students discover meaningful career paths and the educational journeys that support them, Bonnie plays a central role in shaping the student experience across ACA programming. Click here to learn more about Bonnie in her bio at accesscollegeamerica.org.