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Marist College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Guide
Marist College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200-250 words. Supplemental Essay Type: Why Why do you think Marist is a good match for you? (250 word maximum) Marist wants to know that you’ve put thought into your decision to apply, but how do you craft a winning answer that weaves […]
Georgia Tech 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Georgia Tech 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Why Supplemental Essay Type(s): 1 essay of 300 words Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech? (50-300 words) Admissions wants to know how you plan on using a Georgia Tech education to accomplish your career goals. Some schools ask students […]
Claremont McKenna College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Guide
Claremont McKenna College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 short answers of 150-250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball Why do you want to attend CMC? (150-250 words) A classic short why essay. Do some research on CMC’s course offerings, campus, and extracurriculars, and then show admissions why CMC stands out from the […]
Seattle Pacific University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Guide
Seattle Pacific University 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Please respond to the following topic (in 250-500 words) At Seattle Pacific, we encourage all students to explore or go deeper in Christian faith and to be inspired to make a difference. SPU’s vision means that […]
Malone University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Malone University 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in Malone University? (500 words) Ah, the classic Why essay. Many schools can’t get enough of students declaring their love, and Malone is no different. So why are you interested? “My cousin’s friend […]
Linfield University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Guide
Linfield University 2022-23 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 […]
Lafayette College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lafayette College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 short essay of 20-200 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Students identify Lafayette as an excellent fit for countless reasons. In your response, be deliberate and specific about your motivation for applying to Lafayette. Why do you see yourself at Lafayette? (20-200 words) This question from Lafayette […]
Fordham University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Fordham University 2022-23 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 1 short essay of 150 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community At Fordham, we expect students to care for and engage with their communities. Please share a specific instance in which you challenged yourself or stepped out of your comfort zone in order to impact your community (for […]
Washington University in St. Louis 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Washington University in St. Louis 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: One 250 word essay Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Please tell us what you are interested in studying at WashU and why. (200 words) This is WashU’s version of a classic “Why Essay.” Even if you’re not completely sure what you want to major […]
Villanova University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Villanova 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words, 1 short response of 150 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball, Community Essay #1: Villanova Free Choice (2022-23) For the first Villanova-specific essay, we have offered a range of topics to pique your interest. We hope to gain a deeper understanding of […]