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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 […]
Mary Baldwin University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Mary Baldwin University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why We want to understand what you’re looking for in a college experience, and how MBU can support your goals and growth. In a few sentences, tell us why you are interested in attending Mary Baldwin University. […]
Johns Hopkins University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Johns Hopkins University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 350 words Over the past 150 years, every monumental discovery at Hopkins has started with a first step: The first draft by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. A prototype that led to a life-changing medical invention. The first pitch that launched a new startup […]
Ithaca College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Ithaca College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 10-200 words Supplemental Essay Type: Why We want to support your success. In a short response, please tell us why you picked this academic major or program. (10-200 words). To nail this question, set aside an hour or so to get cozy with […]
University of San Diego 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of San Diego 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 short essays of 350 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community In this section, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts in response to two essay prompts – one which all students will respond to and a second one where you will […]
Amherst College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Amherst College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Two short essays of 175 words and one essay of 350 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Diversity If you would like to share more about yourself that is not captured elsewhere in your application, please tell us more here. (Maximum: 175 words) Amherst is giving you […]
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 7 short essays ranging from 100 to 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity, Oddball, Why, Short Answer How to Write Caltech Supplemental Essays Caltech’s supplement is chock full of short answer questions. As you wade through questions about your academic interests, […]
Emory University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Emory University 2025-26 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 […]
Sarah Lawrence College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Sarah Lawrence College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 Optional Essay of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Community, Diversity We know that there may be elements of who you are as a person and student that you may not feel are conveyed fully in the other sections of this application. If you […]
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