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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 […]
College of Wooster 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
College of Wooster 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: One optional essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Diversity People are at the heart of what makes Wooster’s community a special place to live and learn. Please share something about yourself that is important for us to consider as we learn more about you […]
Texas A&M University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Texas A&M University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 personal statement and 2 short essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Texas A&M requires students to answer a specific essay prompt and two short answer questions as part of the application process. Additional essays are not considered as part of your […]
University of Arizona 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Arizona 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why is the University of Arizona the right fit for you and how will your chosen academic area of study align with your interests, goals, and values? (500 words) This is a classic Why Essay; admissions […]
New York University (NYU) 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
New York University (NYU) 2025-26 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: One optional short essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Optional: We are looking for students who want to be bridge builders—students who can connect people, groups, and ideas to span divides, foster understanding, and promote collaboration within a dynamic, interconnected, and vibrant […]
Earlham College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Earlham College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: Why Supplemental Essay Type(s): 1 essay of 250 words Earlham is a really unique place, and it attracts a lot of really unique people. What is unique about you or your academic interests that makes you a good fit for Earlham? (250 words) Admissions wants to […]
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