This is the William and Mary admission office’s award-winning video message about the writing that’s part of the application and the people who will be reading it. A link to this video appears within the essay prompt on the online application. Although students do not need to see the video prompt in order to complete their applications successfully, the video offers additional context that is intended both to put them at ease and to promote their creativity.
The screenplay for the video was written by Dean of Admission Henry Broaddus, and the video was produced by Kelsh Wilson Design. Nick Kelsh directed. Kevin Monko assisted and composed the background music.
Learn more at:
http://www.wm.edu/admission
Learn more about the context for the video at:
http://www.henrybroaddus.com/Misc/Video_Prompt.html
Duration : 0:2:8
#1 by poprocks889 on September 13th, 2009
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I’ve been preparing …
I’ve been preparing to apply to colleges, and this is the first time it hasn’t seemed like I would just be a number entered into a computer to see if my grades, community service hours, awards, etc. match up.
THANK YOU! College seems a little friendlier now.
#2 by monumentfloyd on September 13th, 2009
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Yes, hating …
Yes, hating Christians and banning crosses is so very liberal and “open minded”.
#3 by mnoga on September 13th, 2009
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hmmm…thats great. …
hmmm…thats great. Enjoy your conservative Christian education at Regent or Liberty.
#4 by austinblan on September 13th, 2009
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my school jst …
my school jst finished a tour of your school. hopin 2 get in when out of hs.
btw, beutiful campus.
#5 by monumentfloyd on September 13th, 2009
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I like William and …
I like William and Mary – my brother was class of ’88. Its such a shame they have gotten so whacko liberal and anti-Christian in the past years, however. I wish they could go back to the good ‘ol days .
#6 by Ullygirldk on September 13th, 2009
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Jon Stewart is from …
Jon Stewart is from here!
#7 by mypinkshagband on September 13th, 2009
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This just made my …
This just made my admissions process that much more enjoyable.
Thanks!
#8 by hunaynay on September 13th, 2009
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This is brilliant. …
This is brilliant. Whenever I’m feeling bogged down in my application process I flip to this video for reassurance. Thank you!
#9 by snuffydoug on September 13th, 2009
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this is …
this is annoying.
#10 by Kcoyote3 on September 13th, 2009
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Just submitted mine …
Just submitted mine. : ))
#11 by MightyFineCaroline on September 13th, 2009
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I love W&M more …
I love W&M more than Life…. x]
Well, almost.
#12 by scbalik on September 13th, 2009
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A very interesting …
A very interesting and entertaining video from a one-of-a-kind school. I hope I get in!
#13 by magikaster2 on September 13th, 2009
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i got accepted …
i got accepted early decision yesterday!
#14 by krgillen424 on September 13th, 2009
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Thanks so much for …
Thanks so much for posting this video! It really helps with the essay-writing process.
#15 by sailorinastorm on September 13th, 2009
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Thanks for the help …
Thanks for the help and for making me smile
#16 by Nickthetoast on September 13th, 2009
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I said oh no
…
I said oh no
William and Mary won’t do
Well I did not think the girl
Could be so cruel
And I’m never going back
To my old school
#17 by yeti60 on September 13th, 2009
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this is my #1 …
this is my #1 choice school, I really hope I get it…
#18 by aryellia on September 13th, 2009
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Thank you.
Thank you.
#19 by NCSU2016 on September 13th, 2009
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I’m applying right …
I’m applying right now and this video has helped out so much. Thanks for having it up!!!
#20 by questionmark824 on September 13th, 2009
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I’ve been doing …
I’ve been doing college apps for several months now and this is one of the first times a University has made me smile.
#21 by rhoni27 on September 13th, 2009
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I am feeling a lot …
I am feeling a lot better about the appliaction process now that I know it seems to be based off of character. Thanks for your help!
#22 by shortandsweet425 on September 13th, 2009
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Wow! You guys seem …
Wow! You guys seem like a really fun group of people–I’m so glad that my essay’s going to people like you and not the typical stuffy admissions committee!
#23 by ladytulip on September 13th, 2009
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This is fabulous! …
This is fabulous! While W&M is a wonderful school academically, we are also a great school beyond the classroom and I think that is important for people to know that.
#24 by libertaebest on September 13th, 2009
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This is fantastic!
This is fantastic!