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Fordham University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Fordham University 2023-24 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: One short essay of 150 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why You may choose to answer one (1) of the optional questions below. Keep in mind that your response is a maximum of 300 words. Choose the question that you think will help the admission committee get […]
Bucknell University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Bucknell University 2023-24 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 […]
Swarthmore College 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Swarthmore College 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Two essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community Please complete both prompts below (in 250 words or fewer). Topic 1: Swarthmore College maintains an ongoing commitment of building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive residential community dedicated to rigorous intellectual inquiry. All who engage in […]
University of Southern California (USC) 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Southern California 2023-24 Application Essay Questions Explained The Requirements: 2 or 3 essays (depending on major selection) of up to 250 words; 2 short-answer lists. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball, Short Answer, Community Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice […]
Linfield University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Guide
Linfield University 2023-24 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 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lewis and Clark 2023-24 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 […]
Lafayette College 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lafayette College 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 short essay of 20-200 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Students identify Lafayette as an excellent fit for countless reasons. In your response, be deliberate and specific about your motivation for applying to Lafayette. Why Lafayette? (20-200 words) This question from Lafayette is short, simple, and gives […]
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 2023-24 Essay Prompt Guide
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations MIT Requirements: 3 essays of 200-225 words each, 1 essay of 150 words, 1 essay of 100 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Activity, Diversity There’s an old cheesy joke that goes like this: A college student is standing in the “10 items or less” checkout […]
Northwestern University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Northwestern University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 required essay of 300 words or fewer; 2 optional essays of 200 words or fewer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Diversity, Oddball We have designed these writing supplements to help us understand your experiences throughout high school and imagine what kind of Northwestern student you […]
Gonzaga University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Gonzaga University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 short answer of 5-10 sentences Supplemental Essay Type(s): Short Answer Please choose one of the following questions to answer below in 5-10 sentences: How have your experiences as an individual, personal background, education, and upbringing affected your short and long-term goals? For this prompt, admissions wants […]
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