The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words, 2 essays of 250 words, 3 short responses Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity, Why, Oddball Princeton University 2021-22 Application Essay Questions Explanation This is Princeton, the Number One university in the nation. Maybe you’ve heard of it? JK, we can smell the sweat on your palms from here. […]
George Mason University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why What is your motivation for pursuing higher education? Why do you believe George Mason University is the right institution for you? (400 words) If you are applying as score optional, your response is required. This prompt […]
Linfield University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Diversity Describe a situation in which you came into contact with someone whose beliefs were different than your own. What did you learn from this experience and were your beliefs altered in any way? (Maximum of […]
College of William & Mary 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words or less Supplemental Essay Type(s): Topic of your choice Why hello, you lucky devils. William & Mary only has one supplemental essay! And it’s optional! Actually, the second part is kind of a lie. William & Mary may […]
The George Washington University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type: Why (Optional) Every applicant can choose from one of the following two essay prompts to submit. Prompt 1: At the George Washington University, our students frequently interact with policymakers and world leaders. These experiences and those […]
University of Maryland 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 4 short answers of 160 characters Supplemental Essay Type(s): Short Answer, Additional Information “At the University of Maryland, we encourage our students to go beyond the classroom to engage in opportunities that further both their academic and personal growth.” The University of Maryland application […]
Mary Baldwin University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in attending Mary Baldwin University? (250 words) If you’ve looked at any other supplements before this one, you have probably already seen some version of this question: why here? In almost every […]
Carnegie Mellon University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 short essays of 300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Short Answer Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of […]
SUNY Stony Brook University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words) What?! Stony Brook has a supplemental essay? If you didn’t see this essay lurking in the Common App the first time […]
University of Massachusetts Amherst 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 100 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why UMass Amherst’s supplement asks one question with two prompts: why here? It’s the most classic question around, and the 100 word limit really lightens the load. The key to this simple supplement is […]
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