Macalester College 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Three essays of 300 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Four values permeate Macalester’s mission and purpose: academic distinction, internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. Guided by this mission, Macalester is a learning environment that affirms different identities and experiences and prepares graduates to work toward […]
Meredith College 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 short essay of 250 words, 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Activity Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words) Activity essays like this one are more common than M.C. Escher posters in college dorm rooms. […]
Occidental College 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 150-200 words, 1 essay of 200-300 words, 1 short answer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Oddball Why are you applying to Occidental? Why do you think Occidental is the right place for you to pursue your interests? (150 – 200 words)* This is […]
Pepperdine University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Pepperdine is a Christian university where all are welcomed and encouraged to challenge each other in the pursuit of truth. Students, faculty, and staff members from all backgrounds participate in conversations of faith inside and outside […]
North Park University 2023-24 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type: Why Why do you want to attend North Park University, and why is it a good fit for you? (500 words) North Park University wants to make sure you are prepared for the full college experience at their […]
Moravian University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words, 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in Moravian University? (250 words) This supplemental essay prompt is as classic as apple pie. In order to knock it out of the park you need to (1) […]
Monmouth College 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community How did you discover Monmouth and why are you interested in joining the Monmouth community? (250 words) This is a classic Why essay with a Community twist. Many schools ask students why they want to attend, […]
Mary Baldwin University 2023-24 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 […]
University of Washington 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One 500 word essay (required), one 300 word essay (required), one 200 word essay (optional). Supplemental Essay Type (s): Oddball, Community, Additional Info At the UW, we consider the college essay as our opportunity to see the person behind the transcripts and the numbers. Some of […]
University of Oregon 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community As you’ve looked into what it will be like to attend Oregon, you’ve hopefully learned about what makes Ducks unique. No two are alike, though, so tell us what makes you who you are, and how […]