Boston College 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Community, Why The writing supplement topics for the 2023-24 application cycle (400 word limit): *Please select one topic Each year at University Convocation, our incoming class engages in reflective dialogue with the author of a common text. […]
Cornell University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 school-specific essay of 650 words or 2 essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community In the online Common Application Writing Supplement, please respond to both the Cornell University essay question and the essay prompt that corresponds to the undergraduate college or school […]
Vanderbilt University 2023-24 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 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Diversity Please select one of the following short answer prompts in approximately […]
Washington University in St. Louis 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: One 200-word essay; one 250-word essay Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Please tell us what you are interested in studying at college and why. (200 words) Undecided about your academic interest(s)? Don’t worry—tell us what excites you about the academic division you selected. […]
University of Chicago 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 1-2 pages each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball This is it, the infamous U Chicago supplemental application. These quirky prompts have been a rite of passage for generations of applicants, so before you dive in, just remember: if they could do it, […]
Tufts University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 100-150 words; 1 essay of 200-250 words. Supplemental Essay Type: Why, Oddball Think outside the box as you answer the following questions. Take a risk and go somewhere unexpected. Be serious if the moment calls for it, but feel comfortable being playful if that […]
University of Texas at Austin 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500-700 words; 3 essays of 250-300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why, Additional Info, Personal statement All freshman applicants must submit a required essay, Topic A in ApplyTexas and the UT Austin Required Essay in the Coalition application. Please keep […]
Purdue University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 short answers of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Short Answer How will opportunities at Purdue support your interests, both in and out of the classroom? (Respond in 250 words or fewer.) This is basically a super short Why essay and the best way to answer […]
University of Michigan 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 300 words, one essay of 550 words Supplemental Essay Types: Community, Why 1. Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities […]
University of California 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 4 out of 8 essays, 350 words each. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Community, Activity The UC application sounds like a riddle. Every student must write four essays, but choose from eight prompts. The rules may be unfamiliar, but the game is the same: tell admissions something […]
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