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University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Pennsylvania 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300-450 words; 1 essay of 150-200 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why How will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? Please answer this question given the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying. (300-450 words) *Students […]
Centre College 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Centre College 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Briefly and specifically tell why you have decided to apply to Centre? (250 words) Admissions wants to know why you’re applying to Centre. They want specifics, they want details, they want you to spill ALL THE TEA. […]
Capitol Technology University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Guide
Capitol Technology University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300-800 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in Capitol Technology University? (300-800 words) Ah, the infamous Why Essay. This essay is simple enough: Why are you interested in attending Capitol Technology University? Of 5,000+ colleges and universities in the […]
California Lutheran University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
California Lutheran University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in California Lutheran University? (250 words maximum) Sounds simple enough! Why are you interested in attending California Lutheran University? How will Cal Lutheran help you accomplish your goals? You only have […]
Bowdoin College 2020-21 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. […]
Bishop’s University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Bishop’s University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words, 1 essay of 100-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Why Why are you interested in Bishop’s University? (250 words) Why Bishop? Odds are that you’ve seen this prompt before (or one very similar to it) and our advice is the same. […]
Bethany College 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Bethany College 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball Please tell us a person or event that has influenced you. How has it impacted the type of person you hope to become? (500 words) This prompt reminds us a lot of the Common App’s prompt #5, […]
Berry College 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Berry College 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why What are the characteristics of Berry College which lead you to apply (maximum 500 words)? Odds are that you’ve seen this prompt before, and if not, one very much like it. The admissions department wants to know […]
American University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
American University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 150 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in American University? The single question being asked by American University is simple and straightforward: Why are you interested in attending? In short, this is the academic version of someone asking you to […]
Carnegie Mellon University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Carnegie Mellon University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 short essays of 300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Short Answer Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of […]
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