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D’Youville University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
D’Youville University 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 short answer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Short Answer What is the main/top reason you are applying to DYC (keep it short & sweet, like a tweet)? D’Youville isn’t here to waste your time, and admissions doesn’t want you to waste theirs either. So, pick one (and only one) […]
Earlham College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Earlham College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: Why Supplemental Essay Type(s): 1 essay of 200 words Why do you think Earlham is a good fit for you? (200 words) Admissions wants to know why you are taking your precious (and valuable!) time to apply. They want specifics, they want details, they want the […]
Georgia State University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Georgia State University 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 350 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Community Please list your primary extracurricular and community service activities. Describe one community service activity that you have participated in that has changed your view on a particular social issue. Discuss the social issue and how […]
Manchester University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Manchester University 2024-25 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 […]
North Park University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
North Park University 2024-25 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type: Why Why do you want to attend North Park University, and why is it a good fit for you? (500 words) North Park University wants to make sure you are prepared for the full college experience at their […]
The New School 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
The New School 2024-25 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 Massachusetts Lowell 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Massachusetts Lowell 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essays of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community We invite you to dream big and use this space to share your aspirations for your best self and how you will use your time at UMass Lowell to accomplish your goals. The “you” […]
Texas A&M University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Texas A&M University 2024-25 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 […]
Bennington College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Guide
Bennington College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words or video submission Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball Please select one of the three essay prompts below: At Bennington, students don’t just study; they’re makers and doers who create original work on their own and in collaboration with others. Tell us […]
Penn State 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Penn State 2024-25 Application Essay Explanations The Option: 1 essay of up to 650 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why This is your opportunity to share something about yourself that is not already reflected in your application or academic records. Tell us something about yourself, your experiences, or activities that you believe would reflect positively on […]
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