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Linfield University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Linfield University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: One essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball What fictional character would you choose as your college roommate and why? (Maximum of 250 words) For this type of prompt, brainstorming is key. Set a timer for 5-10 minutes and jot down every person who comes […]
Lewis and Clark College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lewis and Clark 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Community, Diversity To help us get to know you better, please provide a short response to one of the following questions (about 300 words). 1) Most colleges have mottos—a word or phrase that expresses the ideals […]
Alvernia University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Alvernia University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Alvernia’s supplement is short and sweet–but that is no excuse for slacking! Alvernia wants to make sure you’ve given your application some thought and that you’re ready to hit the ground running come next fall. Let’s dig […]
University of Massachusetts Amherst 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
University of Massachusetts Amherst 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 100 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community How to Write UMass Amherst Supplemental Essays The key to this simple supplement is budgeting your information wisely to ensure that each essay you write is not only distinct, but reveals something totally […]
Emory University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Guide
Emory University 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words, 1 essay of 150 words Supplemental Essay Type: Why, Oddball How to Write Compelling Emory University Supplemental Essays In addition to a question about your academic interests, Emory offers you four prompts to choose from for your second essay of 150 […]
Amherst College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Amherst College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 300 words, a series of optional short answers Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Diversity, Essay of choice Optional additional identity information: The questions below provide a space for you to share additional information about yourself. This information is used in the admission process to understand […]
Carnegie Mellon University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Carnegie Mellon University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 short essays of 300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Short Answer How to Write Compelling Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Supplemental Essays Admissions wants to know about “your passions, goals, aspirations, and experiences to gain a deeper understanding of who you are…beyond a list of accomplishments.” […]
Boston University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Boston University (BU) 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community How to Write Boston University Supplemental Essays You only have to write one supplemental essay for BU, and both prompt choices are focused on community. According to their founding principles, BU believes that professional […]
George Washington University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
The George Washington University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type: Diversity How to Write Compelling George Washington University Supplemental Essays Unlike many other schools, GW’s supplemental essay is entirely optional! Before you close out this page, though, remember that they are seeking “students who have the […]
Agnes Scott College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Agnes Scott College 2025-26 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 6 short responses of varying lengths Supplemental Essay Type: Why, Oddball In order to win over admissions at Agnes Scott, you’re going to have to master the art of brevity, or else you’ll run out of room. Let’s dive in! Please tell us why you chose […]
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