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University of Oregon 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Oregon 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community As you’ve looked into what it will be like to attend Oregon, you’ve hopefully learned about what makes Ducks unique. No two are alike, though, so tell us what makes you who you are, and how […]
University of Florida 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Florida 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity Please provide more details on your most meaningful commitment outside of the classroom while in high school and explain why it was meaningful. This could be related to an extracurricular activity, work, volunteering, an academic activity, family responsibility, […]
University of Colorado Boulder 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Colorado Boulder 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why What do you hope to study, and why, at CU Boulder? Or if you don’t know quite yet, think about your studies so far, extracurricular/after-school activities, jobs, volunteering, future goals, or anything else that has […]
Texas A&M University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Texas A&M University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: Two required essays of 250 words each; one optional essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Additional Information Describe a life event which you feel has prepared you to be successful in college. (250 words) This prompt is incredibly vague, which is kinda awesome […]
Marist College 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Guide
Marist College 2023-24 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 […]
Manchester University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Manchester University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words each, 2 essays of 800 words max Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Activity Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words) Activity essays like this one are quite common and really are as straightforward as they […]
Malone University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Malone University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in Malone University? (500 words) Ah, the classic Why essay. Many schools can’t get enough of students declaring their love, and Malone is no different. So why are you interested? “My cousin’s friend […]
Lynn University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lynn University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words, 1 essay of 150 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Why Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words) In responding to this prompt, your job is to tell admissions something they don’t already know about you. […]
Babson College 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Babson College 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 500 words; one essay of 250 words (or a video submission instead) Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community The Babson education prepares students for all types of careers across business, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and more. Tell us about your interest in this area of study […]
Lehigh University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lehigh University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 150 words; 1 essay of 200 words; 1 essay of 300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Diversity Please Note: All suggestions for answering the following questions are reflective of the opinion of CEA, and do not represent the views of the Admissions […]