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University of Texas at Austin 2021-22 Essay Prompt Guide
University of Texas at Austin 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500-700 words; 3 essays of 250-300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why, Additional Info, Personal statement All freshman applicants must submit a required essay, Topic A in ApplyTexas and the UT Austin Required Essay in the Coalition application. Please keep […]
Rice University 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Rice University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Rice supplement is as basic as vanilla ice cream until the final prompt, so prepare to think outside the box on this one. The Requirements: 2 essays of 150 words; 1 essay of 500 words; 1 image Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Please explain why you wish […]
University of Virginia (UVA) 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
UVA 2021-2022 First-Year Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Answer two essay prompts of roughly 250 words each. Supplemental Essay Type: Why, Oddball, Community 1. We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Answer the question that corresponds to the school/program to which you are applying in […]
Stanford University 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Stanford University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 100-250 words; 5 short answers of 50 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Oddball Unshockingly, given that Stanford is the most difficult university to get into in the country, this supplement is a doozie. It puts both your writing and creativity to the test in a […]
Georgia Tech 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Georgia Tech 2021-22 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 […]
Tufts University 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Tufts University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 100-150 words; 1 essay of 200-250 words. Supplemental Essay Type: Why, Oddball Think outside the box as you answer the following questions. Take a risk and go somewhere unexpected. Be serious if the moment calls for it, but feel comfortable being playful if that […]
Emory University 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Emory University 2021-2022 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words, 1 essay of 150 words Supplemental Essay Type: Why, Oddball Academic Interests What academic areas are you interested in exploring in college? (200 words) This required prompt is nothing more or less than an academically inclined Why essay. As you dig […]
Washington University in St. Louis 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Washington University in St. Louis 2021-2022 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: One 250 word essay Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Please tell us what you are interested in studying at WashU and why. (200 words) This is WashU’s version of a classic “Why Essay.” Even if you’re not completely sure what you want to major […]
University of Georgia 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Georgia 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essays of 200-300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball The college admissions process can create anxiety. In an attempt to make it less stressful, please tell us an interesting or amusing story about yourself from your high school years that you have not already shared […]
Wake Forest University 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Wake Forest 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 optional essays Supplemental Essay Type: Short Answer, Oddball, Activity Before you dig in… The Wake Forest supplement always gives students a run for their money and the 2021-22 application is no exception. That’s why we made you a guide that explains the purpose of each […]
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