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California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 100-250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity, Oddball In addition to the personal essay in the Common Application or the Coalition Application, applicants to Caltech must complete required supplemental short-answer essays. These are questions that the Admissions Committee has […]
Clark University 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Clark University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 2 short essays, 1 optional essay Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity, Additional Info Clark is known for being a rigorous academic climate that is also equally committed to being a kind and supportive community. Please describe a time in school where someone helped you become […]
Bentley University 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Bentley University 2021-22 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type: Why Luckily for you, Bentley asks applicants to pen only one supplemental essay, let’s dive in! We invite you to share any additional information about why you would like to attend Bentley. (250 words or fewer) A classic “why” […]
Harvard University 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Harvard University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One long essay with no word limit, two 150 word essays Supplemental Essay Type(s): Additional Info, Activity Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (50-150 words) We adore Activity essays like this one because they give you the opportunity to say […]
Bowdoin College 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Guide
Don’t let the looks of this short, quirky supplement fool you: it will push you as a writer. But why should we expect any less from one of the best liberal arts colleges (according to US News and World Report)? To tackle this tricky supplement, give yourself plenty of time to think, tinker, and wordsmith. […]
Emerson College 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Emerson College 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 100-200 words each; 1 honors program essay of 400-600 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Oddball Emerson may have produced the most perfectly balanced supplement of the application season. These two (or three if you’re applying to the Honors College) brief essays zip […]
Bryn Mawr College 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Bryn Mawr College 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 short essays Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity As you prepare to join a new college community, reflect on your role as a community member throughout the past four years. What legacy do you hope to leave behind? Sure, admissions is asking about clubs, sports teams, […]
Pomona College 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Guide
Pomona College 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 150 words, 2 essays of 200 words, 5 optional essays of up to 50 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball, Community *Upon completing the Academics section: College is about more than your major. It’s about learning through classes, conversations, experiences and finding connections […]
Brandeis University 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Brandeis University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations. The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball The Brandeis community is a diverse group of critical thinkers defined by their ability to dive deeper into their learning by questioning, analyzing, evaluating, creating, critiquing and seeking other perspectives. Share an example of how you […]
University of Oklahoma 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Oklahoma 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Community Supplemental Essay Type(s): 2 optional essays of 650 words The University of Oklahoma supplemental essays are only for students interested in scholarships. If that isn’t you, move along. If that is you, however, welcome! Make yourself comfortable–we’re going in. The following optional questions will […]
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