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Syracuse University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Syracuse University 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community How to Write Syracuse Supplemental Essays For Syracuse, it’s not just about what you bring to the table, but how you will contribute to their community in a unique way. The Syracuse supplemental essay is asking […]
Harvey Mudd College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Harvey Mudd College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words, 1 short essay of 100 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball Harvey Mudd College seeks to educate engineers, scientists, and mathematicians well versed in all of these areas and in the humanities, social sciences and the arts so that they […]
Tulane University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Tulane University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Tulane has kept it simple with its classic supplemental question, so we’ll make this introduction brief. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: a straightforward supplement is a demand for perfection. Describe why […]
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks students who are the right fit for its academic and campus community. In what ways are you the right fit for the distinctive educational and campus experience that Worcester Polytechnic Institute […]
Bard College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Bard College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why Bard? (250 words) We love a succinct prompt, don’t you? In this classic “why” essay, the admissions department wants to know why you hope to attend Bard College next fall, and even though 250 words may […]
Berry College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Berry College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why What is it about Berry College that inspired you to apply? (500 words max) Odds are that you’ve seen this prompt before, and if not, one very much like it. The admissions department wants to know what […]
Baylor University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Baylor University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 450 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Baylor’s super sized supplemental essay combines two of the most classic prompts out there. After reading through our quickie breakdown below, be sure to check out our tips for writing killer Why and Community essays. What […]
Brandeis University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Brandeis University 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations. The Requirements: One essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Diversity Brandeis was established 75 years ago to address antisemitism, racism, and gender discrimination in higher education, and today, the university remains dedicated to its founding values of inclusivity and justice. How has your educational experience shaped […]
Bethany College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Bethany College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball Please tell us a person or event that has influenced you. How has it impacted the type of person you hope to become? (500 words) This prompt reminds us a lot of the Common App’s prompt #5, […]
Bucknell University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Bucknell University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Please explain your interest in your first-choice major/undecided status and your second-choice major (should you opt to list one) and why you would choose Bucknell University to pursue your interest(s). (250 words maximum). This prompt is asking […]
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