College application & essay help for Bard applicants
Work with advisors who have real experience with Bard and will help you stand out in the application process.
Find an advisor who’s helped students get accepted to Bard
These advisors have direct experience with Bard as alumni or admissions professionals and
have helped students gain acceptance to Bard.
Applying to Bard
Applying to Bard College is highly competitive, and the strongest applicants go beyond grades and test scores.
They clearly demonstrate who they are, what they care about, and how they see themselves growing at Bard.
Although no two applications are identical, schools like Bard tend to look for similar things: academic strength, meaningful engagement with interests, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine connection to the school’s culture. Understanding how these come together at Bard can help you build a more focused and intentional application.
Although no two applications are identical, schools like Bard tend to look for similar things: academic strength, meaningful engagement with interests, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine connection to the school’s culture. Understanding how these come together at Bard can help you build a more focused and intentional application.
Advisors who know Bard well can help you think through how your application comes across and
where to focus your effort. At Sundial, you can work with advisors who either attended Bard or have helped
students get accepted to Bard.
How Sundial helps Bard applicants
I’m working on my Bard essay — is it good enough to get me in?
Bard essay review
From Bard supplemental essays to your personal statement, get targeted feedback from advisors who know exactly what Bard admissions looks for!
I have questions — I need to talk to someone that knows more about Bard!
1:1 advising meetings
Book Bard admissions advising to map deadlines, refine your essays, and prepare for interviews with someone who knows how Bard evaluates applicants.
FAQs about applying to Bard
Essays are one of the few places Bard can see who you are beyond grades and test scores. For competitive majors and selective programs, strong essays aren’t just helpful, they’re often what differentiate students with similar academic profiles. The best essays don’t sound generic; they show clear thinking, self-awareness, and fit with what Bard actually values.
Bard looks for students who’ve taken their interests seriously over time, whether academically, creatively, or through leadership. Beyond raw achievement, they want to see intellectual curiosity, initiative, and evidence that you’ll contribute meaningfully to their campus community. Your application should tell a clear story about how your experiences connect to your goals.
A strong Bard application essay goes beyond summarizing your résumé or activities. Admissions officers want to understand your motivations, values, and fit with the school. Focus on writing with clarity and intent, and make sure your responses connect your personal experiences with why Bard makes sense for your goals.
Yes! Many Sundial advisors have direct experience with Bard, either as alumni or through years of helping students get accepted. Their insight helps you avoid generic advice and instead focus on what actually matters on your Bard application.
If you’re looking at this page, that’s a pretty good sign you might want to get started! Ideally, planning for Bard begins several months before deadlines so you’re not rushing major decisions or submitting first-draft work under pressure.
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