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Lynn University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lynn University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 150 words; 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Why Why are you interested in Lynn University? Everyone’s journey to college is a little different, and we’d love to hear about yours. What made you decide to apply to Lynn? Was […]
Colorado School of Mines 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Colorado School of Mines 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Two optional essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Why The following writing questions are optional but strongly recommended for best consideration. What element on the periodic table best represents you and why? (250 words) For an oddball prompt like this, the […]
Yale University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Yale University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One short essay of 200 words; one short essay of 125 words; four short answers; one essay of 400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Short Answers How to Write Yale Supplemental Essays Short Answers dominate the Yale application, so in brief, they’re looking for confidence. […]
Columbia University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Columbia University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 List question 100 words; 5 short answer 150 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community How to Write Columbia Supplemental Essays Your college application is full of lists, from your transcript and test scores to your resume and activity list, but that hasn’t stopped Columbia University! Their […]
Chapman University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Chapman University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 200 words or fewer, 1 list Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Diversity, Oddball, Short Answer If Declaring a major: Please tell us about your interest in the major you selected (200 words or fewer).* This prompt gives you a chance to geek out […]
Appalachian State University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Appalachian State University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: One short essay of 250 words max Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. Our students think critically, communicate effectively, make local to […]
Colorado College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Colorado College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 short essay of 300 words max Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community One of the benefits of Colorado College’s Block Plan is the opportunity to immerse yourself fully in a single subject for 3.5 weeks. We see this as the luxury of focus — the joy […]
Purdue University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Purdue University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Two short essays of 250 words or fewer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community How will opportunities at Purdue support your interests, both in and out of the classroom? (Respond in 250 words or fewer.) This is basically a super short Why Essay, and the best way […]
University of Florida 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Florida 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity How to Write the University of Florida Supplemental Essay With only one supplemental essay, the University of Florida is making it easy for you to complete their application—but don’t take this opportunity lightly! In this essay, […]
Babson College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Babson College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 500 words; one essay of 250 words or video submission Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Diversity 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 and […]
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