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Lehigh University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lehigh University 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 100-150 words; 1 essay of 200-250 words; 1 essay of 100-300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Please Note: All suggestions for answering the following questions are reflective of the opinion of CEA, and do not represent the views of the Admissions Department […]
Lewis and Clark College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lewis and Clark 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Community, Diversity To help us get to know you better, please provide a short response to one of the following questions (about 300 words). 1) Most colleges have mottos—a word or phrase that expresses the ideals […]
Kalamazoo College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Kalamazoo College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball If any of these three inanimate objects could talk, how would your room, computer or phone describe you? (500 words or less) Kalamazoo is really out here asking the hard-hitting questions!! But seriously, don’t let this prompt […]
Indiana University Bloomington 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Guide
Indiana University Bloomington 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 200-400 words. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Describe your academic and career plans and any special interest (for example, undergraduate research, academic interests, leadership opportunities, etc.) that you are eager to pursue as an undergraduate at Indiana University. Also, if you encountered any […]
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks students who are the right fit for its academic and campus community. In what ways are you the right fit for the distinctive educational and campus experience that Worcester Polytechnic Institute […]
Rice University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Rice University 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Rice supplement is as basic as vanilla ice cream until the final prompt, so prepare to think outside the box on this one. The Requirements: 2 essays of 150 words; 1 essay of 500 words; 1 image Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Please explain why you wish […]
Haverford College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Guide
Haverford College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations Haverford College may be a tiny school, but its values are voluminous. In case you didn’t already know that Haverford is known for its Honor Code, admissions makes it abundantly clear in the epic introduction to this supplement. Our advice to you: read it very carefully so you […]
Flagler College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Flagler College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in Flagler College? (250 words) Why Flagler? Odds are that you’ve seen this prompt before (or one very similar to it) and our advice is the same: start with research. Go to Flagler […]
Davidson College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Guide
Davidson College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Why, Oddball, Activity Supplemental Essay Type(s): 2 essays of 250-300 words There are just under 4,000 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. Being as specific as possible, what interests you most about Davidson College (250-300 words) This brief assignment is Davidson’s version of the classic […]
Culver-Stockton College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Culver-Stockton College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why What encouraged you to apply at C-SC? (250 words) This essay prompt is simple enough: Why are you applying to Culver-Stockton College? Of the 5,000+ colleges and universities in the United States, you’re considering this one. Why? […]