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College of William & Mary 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
College of William & Mary 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Two essays of 300 words or fewer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why, Oddball How to Write William & Mary Supplemental Essays W&M offers five options for your supplemental essay(s) and gives you the option of writing one or two. Read them carefully, as […]
Barnard College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Barnard College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words; 2 essays of 150 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Diversity Barnard College is an extraordinary community of women committed to fostering curiosity and the exploration of new experiences and ideas. By utilizing the resources of our campus, our Foundations curriculum, and […]
University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Pennsylvania 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 150-200 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why How to Write Compelling University of Pennsylvania Supplemental Essays The supplemental questions below cover ideas that admissions sees as important for building UPenn’s incoming class, so take this opportunity to provide them with greater insight […]
Carleton College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Carleton College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300 words, 1 optional essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Additional Information, Diversity Think about someone you connect with who’s different from you. What do you find most meaningful about your interactions with them? (300 word limit) This is a classic Diversity […]
Southern Methodist University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Southern Methodist University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community SMU appeals to students for a variety of reasons. Briefly describe why you are interested in attending SMU and what specific factors have led you to apply. (250-word limit) Consider this an opportunity to share […]
University of Mount Saint Vincent 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Mount Saint Vincent 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why We want to get to know you! Why are you interested in the University of Mount Saint Vincent? (250 words) If you’ve looked at any other supplements before this one, you have probably already […]
Drexel University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Drexel University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Reflect on your experiences, personal characteristics, and unique traits that have prepared you for the challenges and opportunities associated with your chosen major. How have these things shaped your goals, aspirations, and potential contributions to your field […]
Pepperdine University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Pepperdine University 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Pepperdine is a Christian university where all are welcomed and encouraged to challenge each other in the pursuit of truth. Students, faculty, and staff members from all backgrounds participate in conversations of faith inside and outside […]
Harvard University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Harvard University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Five essays of 150 words or fewer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Diversity, Activity, Oddball How to Write Compelling Harvard Supplemental Essays Since Harvard University asks applicants to pen five (5) essays of 100 words or fewer (though the Common App allows for up to 150 words), […]
Vanderbilt University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Vanderbilt University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Diversity 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. Vanderbilt Essay Prompt Breakdown For both first-year and transfer applicants, we ask […]
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