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University of Maryland 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Maryland 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 6 short answers of 650 characters each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Short Answer, Additional Information, Diversity At the University of Maryland, we encourage our students to go beyond the classroom to engage in opportunities that further both their academic and personal growth. To tell us more […]
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: Why Supplemental Essay Type(s): 1 essay of 250 words Please describe why you are interested in attending UNC Charlotte. Your statement lets us get to know you beyond your academic credentials. Your response will distinguish you from other qualified candidates within the […]
Texas Christian University (TCU) 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Texas Christian University (TCU) 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 200 words or fewer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Short Answer At TCU, it is our vision to be a world-class, values-centered university. We value academics, intellectual inquiry, creative expression, leadership, service, diversity, and the appreciation of the human experience. With […]
Catawba College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Catawba College 2025-26 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball For over 173 years, Catawba College has been recognized for its rich legacy and traditions, sometimes even referred to as a best-kept secret. Could you please share how you first learned about Catawba and what motivated you […]
Seattle University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Seattle University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 or 2 Optional Essay of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Diversity Located in one of the world’s top cities for technology and innovation and deeply rooted in 500 years of Jesuit tradition, a Seattle University education is innovative, rigorous, global and holistic. We encourage […]
Bowdoin College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Bowdoin College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 250 words, one essay of 650 words, and one short answer of 140 characters. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Short Answer, Diversity Don’t let the looks of this short, quirky supplement fool you: it will push you as a writer. But why should we […]
Scripps College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Scripps College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words; 1 essay of 150-200 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball Why have you chosen to apply to Scripps College? (200 words) Ah, the classic why essay. Scripps wants to know that you’ve thoughtfully chosen them from the long list of other […]
Claremont McKenna College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Claremont McKenna College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 short answers of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Diversity CMC’s mission is to prepare students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions. With this mission in mind, please explain why you want to attend Claremont […]
Georgetown University 2025-26 Application Essay Prompt Guide
Georgetown 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words; 1 half-page essay; 2 page-long essays Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Why, Diversity How to Write Compelling Georgetown University Essays Since Georgetown doesn’t use the Common App, they require four essays, one of which is specific to the college you’re applying to. Three […]
Princeton University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Princeton University 2025-26 Application Essay Questions Explanation The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words, 1 essay of 500 words, 3 short responses Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why, Oddball How to Write Winning Princeton Supplemental Essays This is Princeton, the Number One university in the nation. Maybe you’ve heard of it? JK, we can smell the sweat […]
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