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Baylor University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Baylor University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 750 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Baylor’s super sized supplemental essay combines two of the most classic prompts out there. After reading through our quickie breakdown below, be sure to check out our tips for writing killer Why and Community essays. What […]
University of Southern California (USC) 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
The Requirements: 2 essays of up to 250 words; 2 short-answer lists. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball, Short Answer University of Southern California 2020-21 Application Essay Questions Explained There’s no nice way to say this: the USC application is kind of all over the place. It kicks off by asking applicants to choose one of […]
Tulane University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Tulane University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 50-800 words; 1 essay of 250 words. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Activity. Tulane has kept it simple with its classic supplemental questions, so we’ll make this introduction brief. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: a straightforward supplement is a demand […]
University of Michigan 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Michigan 2020-2021 Application Essay Question Explanations Supplemental Essay Types: Community, Why 1. Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within […]
University of Maryland 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Maryland 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 4 short answers of 160 characters Supplemental Essay Type(s): Short Answer, Additional Information “At the University of Maryland, we encourage our students to go beyond the classroom to engage in opportunities that further both their academic and personal growth.” The University of Maryland application […]
Rutgers University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Guide
Rutgers University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Personal Statement If you are interested in applying to become a Scarlet Knight, you should know that Rutgers University has its very own application. There is good news though! The essay prompts on the Rutgers application are exactly […]
Georgetown University 2020-21 Essay Prompt Guide
Georgetown 2020-21 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 Prompt 1: Indicate any special talents or skills you possess. (250 words) This prompt may come first on the list, but we think you should save it for last! For the other […]
Brown University 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Brown University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 250 words; 1 essay of 150 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Activity Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about an academic interest (or interests) that excites you, and how you […]
Boston College (BC) 2020-21 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Boston College 2020-2021 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Community, Why The writing supplement topics for the 2020-21 application cycle (400 word limit): *Please select one topic Great art evokes a sense of wonder. It nourishes the mind and spirit. Is there a particular song, poem, […]
Culver-Stockton College 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Culver-Stockton College 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why What encouraged you to apply at C-SC? (250 words) This essay prompt is simple enough: Why are you applying to Culver-Stockton College? Of the 5,000+ colleges and universities in the United States, you’re considering this one. Why? […]
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