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Loyola Marymount University 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Loyola Marymount University 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations Loyola Marymount eases you into their supplement with a classic why essay, but don’t let your guard down. There are some challenging options in the second section. The instructions say it best: these prompts are an opportunity for you to show off your “creative and critical thinking.” […]
Texas A&M University 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Texas A&M University 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of roughly a page each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity, Common App overlap First and foremost, don’t freak out when you see six prompts listed on the Texas A&M application. There’s one set for ApplyTexas applicants and one set for Coalition applicants. Yes, […]
Trinity College 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Trinity College 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250-650 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community combined with Why We know it. You know it. We know you know it. And now you know we know you know it: good research is the key to almost any supplemental essay! And Trinity College is […]
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of up to 150 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community The University of Minnesota’s brief supplement asks you to envision your life on campus, both as a student and community member. The only way to do that, dear students, is […]
Purdue University 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Purdue University 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words, 2 short answers of 100 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Why, Short Answer Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (Respond in 250 words or fewer.) We love Activity essays like this one because they give […]
Pepperdine University 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Pepperdine University 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of up to 300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Let’s call this the Silicon Valley Supplement, even though Pepperdine is actually in LA. The prompts here are all about Making the World a Better Place™ through personal growth and self-awareness. While you may […]
Carnegie Mellon University 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Carnegie Mellon University 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 page-long essay; 1 short answer; 2 essays of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Short Answer, Additional Info, Why Real talk: the CMU supplement is kind of a hot mess… but we still love it. And chances are you will too since you probably won’t […]
Brandeis University 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Brandeis University 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations *For International Students Only If you currently reside in the U.S., move along! Nothing to see or do here, you lucky ducks. If you’re an international student, though, buckle up. Brandeis has some work for you. The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community/Why Brandeis […]
Vanderbilt University 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Vanderbilt University 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations Vanderbilt decided to keep it short and sweet, so we’ll follow suit. A one-question supplement means you’ve got one shot at perfection. No pressure, though. The Requirements: 1 essay of 150-400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. […]
Harvey Mudd College 2017-18 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Harvey Mudd College 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations If you think you’ve got writing application essays down to a science, think again. Harvey Mudd is asking its STEM-oriented applicants to tap into their creative side. This supplement warms you up with a classic Why essay before launching you into the unknown with a pair of […]
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