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University of San Diego 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of San Diego 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 200 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community First-Year applicants are required to answer the Mandatory First Year Essay Prompt and either Essay Prompt Option #1, #2, or #3. Please note that the default word counter on our Common Application essay […]
Hillsdale College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Hillsdale College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Instructions: Respond to each prompt in 250 words or fewer. Students at Hillsdale College enroll in a multidisciplinary classical liberal arts core curriculum, taking nearly half of their four years. Explain your interest in this educational approach. […]
Harvey Mudd College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Harvey Mudd College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words, 1 short essay of 100 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball “Scientific research is a human endeavor. The choices of topics that we research are based on our biases, our beliefs, and what we bring: our cultures and our families. […]
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Guide
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2-3 essays of 150 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why The admissions committee at the University Illinois Urbana Champaign wants to know about your academic interests and career goals. The prompts change slightly depending on whether you’re hoping to attend with a declared major […]
Stonehill College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Stonehill College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Students have many choices in their college search and application process. Please share why you have chosen to consider Stonehill among your possible college options. (Optional – 250 word maximum) This is a tricky take on the […]
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 […]