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University of Oklahoma 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Oklahoma 2020-21 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 […]
The New School 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
The New School 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500-600 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Why The New School? The New School brings together a dynamic group of students interested in art, design, performing arts, entrepreneurship, and critical thought. We would like to know more about your interest in joining […]
The College of Idaho 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
The College of Idaho 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in attending The College of Idaho? (250 words) The College of Idaho has plucked the petals off too many daisies playing He loves me… he loves me not. So instead […]
Texas Christian University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Texas Christian University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 short essays of 100 words or less; 1 optional creative essay Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Short Answer Think of this supplement as a “lightning round.” Each brief question targets a different part of who you are — from your academic ambitions, to your personality, to your […]
Soka University of America 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Soka University of America 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 500-750 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why During January block, Soka students participate in a Learning Cluster or research seminar where students work in teams with faculty to propose, research, and model constructive approaches to local, regional and/or global issues. What question […]
Seattle Pacific University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Guide
Seattle Pacific University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Please respond to the following topic (in 250-500 words) At Seattle Pacific, we encourage all students to explore or go deeper in Christian faith and to be inspired to make a difference. SPU’s vision means that […]
Scripps College 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Scripps College 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words, 1 essay of 150-300 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 […]
Yale University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Yale University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations Short Answers dominate the Yale application. So, in brief, they’re looking for confidence. When an essay must clock in at under 100 words, you don’t have time to waffle. There’s no room for you to circle your main idea with broad statements. You’ve got to get straight to […]
Elon University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Elon University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 short answers; 1 essay of 200-250 words. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Short Answer THINK FAST: In addition to the essay you provided with your Common Application, Elon would like to learn more about you and your interests. So don’t think hard, think fast. (Maximum answer […]
Villanova University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Villanova 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words, 1 short response of 100 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball, Community Please select one of the four essay prompts listed below to fulfill the writing requirement. Please respond in about 250 words. 1.) What is the truest thing that you know? […]
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