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Scripps College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Scripps College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words; 1 essay of 150-200 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball Why have you chosen to apply to Scripps College? (200 words) Ah, the classic why essay. Scripps wants to know that you’ve thoughtfully chosen them from the long list of other […]
Claremont McKenna College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Guide
Claremont McKenna College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 short answers of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Diversity CMC’s mission is to prepare students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions. With this mission in mind, please explain why you want to attend Claremont […]
Colorado College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Guide
Colorado College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250-300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Diversity In seeking to identify students who will thrive here, our supplemental essay prompt asks you to think about your experiences and potential for engagement with ideas in one of three areas that are critical to […]
Georgetown University 2024-25 Application Essay Prompt Guide
Georgetown 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words; 1 half-page essay; 2 page-long essays Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Why, Diversity How to Write Compelling Georgetown University Essays Since Georgetown doesn’t use the Common App, they require four essays, one of which is specific to the college you’re applying to. Three […]
Princeton University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Princeton University 2024-25 Application Essay Questions Explanation The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words, 1 essay of 500 words, 3 short responses Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why, Oddball How to Write Winning Princeton Supplemental Essays This is Princeton, the Number One university in the nation. Maybe you’ve heard of it? JK, we can smell the sweat […]
Providence College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Providence College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Oddball The Committee on Admission will discover much about you through the Common Application, but we are always interested in learning more! While optional, the following essay prompts are used to help us understand your personal background, […]
Sarah Lawrence College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Guide
Sarah Lawrence College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 Optional Essay of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Community, Diversity We know that there may be elements of who you are as a person and student that you may not feel are conveyed fully in the other sections of this application. If you […]
Macalester College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Macalester College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Three essays of 300 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Optional Essay: Macalester is one of a few highly selective liberal arts colleges located in the middle of a metropolitan area. Students benefit from the strong sense of community on campus and opportunities to engage […]
Illinois Institute of Technology 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Illinois Institute of Technology 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: Two essays of 250 words or fewer, one optional essay of 200 words or fewer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Activity Tell us why you are pursuing your selected major. If you are undecided on a major tell us about the academic areas of interest […]
Mount Holyoke College 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Mount Holyoke College 2024-25 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 1 optional essays of 250-400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Oddball Please select one of the three prompts below. Your essay should be between 250-400 words. The submission of the Writing supplement is optional. What unique characteristic about Mount Holyoke makes you interested in […]
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