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Virginia Tech 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
The Requirements: 4 short essays of 120 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Additional Info Virginia Tech 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide For the 2019-20 Undergraduate Application, the following essay questions will be included. All four questions are required for a complete application. Responses will be limited to 120 words per question. Essay Question 1 […]
Georgia Tech 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Georgia Tech 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Why Supplemental Essay Type(s): 1 essay of 250 words Why do you want to study your chosen major at Georgia Tech, and how do you think Georgia Tech will prepare you to pursue opportunities in that field after graduation? (250 words) Admissions wants to know how […]
University of San Francisco 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of San Francisco 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why We are interested in learning more about you. Please select from one of the two options below and write a response of no more than 200 words. The University of San Francisco’s Jesuit tradition emphasizes […]
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of up to 150 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community The University of Minnesota’s brief supplement asks you to envision your life on campus, both as a student and community member. The only way to do that, dear students, is […]
University of Massachusetts Amherst 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Massachusetts Amherst 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 100 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why UMass Amherst’s supplement asks one question with two prompts: why here? It’s the most classic question around, and the 100 word limit really lightens the load. The key to this simple supplement is […]
University of Maryland 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Maryland 2019-20 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 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Guide
Rutgers University 2019-20 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 […]
Davidson College 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Guide
Davidson College 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations This Davidson supplement is as classic as apple pie, featuring three of the most common question types around. So whether you’re just gearing up or at the end of the admissions road, you’re in luck. Since these prompts are likely to come up on other applications, you’ll probably […]
Bowdoin College 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Guide
Bowdoin College 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations 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 […]
Lafayette College 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lafayette College 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 short essays of 20-200 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Activity Students identify Lafayette as an excellent fit for countless reasons. In your response, be deliberate and specific about your motivation for applying to Lafayette. Why Lafayette? (20-200 words) This question from Lafayette is short, simple, […]
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