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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 […]
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 […]
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