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The New School 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
The New School 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 400 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community The New School asks applicants to respond to two essay prompts in 400 words or fewer. It’s very possible that if you’re applying to a specific major, you may have to write a third […]
University of Richmond 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
University of Richmond 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 350-650 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball Get ready! The University of Richmond supplement was made for the intellectually curious. All three prompts ask you to think on your feet and get creative in different ways. So be prepared to get a little […]
Vassar College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Vassar College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 300 words; two optional uploads Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Diversity, Additional Info We would like to get to know you better, especially on a more individual level. In replying to either prompt below, you are welcome to touch on any unique ability or aspect of […]
Rhode Island School of Design 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Rhode Island School of Design 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 650 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community The Brown|RISD Dual Degree Program (BRDD) draws on the complementary strengths of Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) to provide students with the opportunity to explore and engage with diverse […]
Virginia Tech 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Virginia Tech 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide The Requirements: 4 short essays of 120 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community How to Write Compelling Virginia Tech Essays Short answers dominate the Virginia Tech application. So, in brief, they’re looking for confidence. When an essay must clock in at under 120 words, you don’t have time to […]
Pomona College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Pomona College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 150 words, 1 essay of 250 words or fewer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball, Community What draws you to the subject(s) you selected as potential major(s)? If Undecided, share more about one of your academic passions or interests. (150 words or fewer) This […]
Illinois Institute of Technology 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Illinois Institute of Technology 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: One essay of 250 words, one optional essay of 200 words, one essay of 800 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Activity, Community Why are you interested in Illinois Institute of Technology? (250 words or less) Why IIT? Odds are that you’ve seen this prompt […]
Dickinson College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Dickinson College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 optional questions of no more than 50 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Additional Info, Community Dickinson deeply values community, and community is built by people with all different kinds of interests, backgrounds and ways of thinking. As such, we want to provide an opportunity for you […]
High Point University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
High Point University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Three short answers of 50 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Diversity At High Point University, we often describe our students as “doers.” Over 25% of your work as an HPU student will involve putting ideas and theory into practice. To help us understand your […]
Occidental College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Occidental College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 optional essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you applying to Occidental? Why do you think Occidental is the right place for you to pursue your interests? (250 words) This is a classic Why essay if we’ve ever seen one. How much […]
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