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Common Reading

2018 Common Reading Essay Contest

We invite you to submit an essay of not more than 750 words on any topic you wish having to do with our common reading, Meredith Castile's Driver's License . Your essay must be relevant to Driver's License —otherwise there are no restrictions on topic or style. All essays will be read and judged by members of the Hofstra faculty. The top three finalists will receive iPads, presented by Ms. Castile during her Welcome Week address to the first-year class. In addition, the top three finalists and runners-up will be invited to a small luncheon with Ms. Castile following her address to the first-year class.

Submission deadline: Friday, August 17, 2018

Please click here to learn more about how to submit your essay.

Good luck!