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University of Tulsa 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Tulsa 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 250 words and four optional essays of 200 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Activity, Community Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words) Activity Essays like this one are more common than noise-canceling headphones in […]
University of Maryland 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Maryland 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 6 short answers of 650 characters each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Short Answer, Additional Information, Diversity 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. To tell us more […]
Chapman University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Chapman University 2024-25 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 Out of the thousands of universities and colleges, why are you interested in attending Chapman? (200 words or fewer) We’re sure you’ve seen this essay before: why here? […]
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: Why Supplemental Essay Type(s): 1 essay of 250 words Please describe why you are interested in attending UNC Charlotte. Your statement lets us get to know you beyond your academic credentials. Your response will distinguish you from other qualified candidates within the […]
Texas Christian University (TCU) 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Texas Christian University (TCU) 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 200 words or fewer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Short Answer At TCU, it is our vision to be a world-class, values-centered university. We value academics, intellectual inquiry, creative expression, leadership, service, diversity, and the appreciation of the human experience. With […]
Catawba College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Catawba College 2024-25 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball For over 173 years, Catawba College has been recognized for its rich legacy and traditions, sometimes even referred to as a best-kept secret. Could you please share how you first learned about Catawba and what motivated you […]
Seattle University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Guide
Seattle University 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 or 2 Optional Essay of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Diversity Located in one of the world’s top cities for technology and innovation and deeply rooted in 500 years of Jesuit tradition, a Seattle University education is innovative, rigorous, global and holistic. We encourage […]
North Carolina State 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
North Carolina State 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: Why Supplemental Essay Type(s): 2 essays of 250 words; 1 optional essay of 250 words Explain why you selected the first choice academic program above and why you are interested in studying this at NC State. (250 words) This prompt gives you a chance to […]
Bowdoin College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Guide
Bowdoin College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 250 words, one essay of 650 words, and one short answer of 140 characters. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Short Answer, Diversity Don’t let the looks of this short, quirky supplement fool you: it will push you as a writer. But why should we […]
Vassar College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Vassar College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 300 words; two optional uploads Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Diversity, Additional Info We would like to get to know you better, especially on a more individual level. In replying to either prompt below, you are welcome to touch on any unique ability or aspect of […]
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