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Roger Williams University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Roger Williams University 2024-25 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Diversity Roger Williams University is an open, accepting and affirming community of citizen scholars. We stand firmly committed to creating a campus that is diverse and inclusive as well as welcoming to and accepting of all people […]
Coastal Carolina University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Coastal Carolina University 2025-26 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type: Why Why are you interested in Coastal Carolina University? (250 words) Admissions wants to know why you are interested in applying to and (hopefully) attending Coastal Carolina University. Maybe Coastal Carolina is close to home and will enable […]
College of Charleston 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
College of Charleston 2025-26 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 1 optional essay of up to 350 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Many students apply to the College of Charleston based on our location, size, reputation, beautiful campus, and nice climate. While these are all important considerations in choosing a college, why is the College of […]
Trinity College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Trinity College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community Please consider writing an additional optional essay that focuses on your specific interest in Trinity College. In 300 words or less, please write an essay about the following prompt. The identities you claim, the challenges you face, […]
Bishop’s University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Bishop’s University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in Bishop’s University? (500 words) Why Bishop? Odds are that you’ve seen this prompt before (or one very similar to it) and our advice is the same. Start with research. Go to Bishop […]
George Mason University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
George Mason University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why What is your motivation for pursuing higher education? Why do you believe George Mason University is the right institution for you? (400 words) If you are applying as score optional, your response is required. This prompt […]
Marist University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Marist University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200-250 words. Supplemental Essay Type: Why Why do you think Marist is a good match for you? (250 word maximum) Marist wants to know that you’ve put thought into your decision to apply, but how do you craft a winning answer that weaves […]
University of Virginia (UVA) 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Virginia (UVA) 2025-26 First-Year Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 250 words for applicants to the School of Nursing only Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Students applying to the School of Nursing are required to answer this question in around 250 words. In the field of nursing, you will encounter and […]
Clemson University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Clemson University 2025-26 Application Essay Explanations The Option: One essay upload (no word count) Supplemental Essay Type(s): Personal Statement If you wish to submit your optional personal statement, you may upload it here. Clemson offers applicants the opportunity to upload an optional personal statement. This is not a time to reupload your Common App essay. […]
Centre College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Centre College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 short essay of 300 characters Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why There are thousands of colleges in the United States. Being as specific as possible, what interests you most about Centre College? (300 characters) Admissions wants to know why you’re applying to Centre. They want specifics, they […]
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