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Barnard College 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Guide
Barnard College 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Seven Sisters aren’t just women’s colleges, they’re also historic institutions that have helped carve out space for women in higher education. Barnard admissions will be looking for a commitment not just to women’s education but to the type of community they aim to create as they build […]
Southern Methodist University 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Guide
Southern Methodist University 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community SMU appeals to students for a variety of reasons. Briefly describe why you are interested in attending SMU and what specific factors have led you to apply. (250-word limit) Consider this an opportunity to share […]
Harvey Mudd College 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Harvey Mudd College 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations If you think you’ve got writing application essays down to a science, think again. Harvey Mudd is asking its STEM-oriented applicants to tap into their creative side. This supplement warms you up with a classic Why essay before launching you into the unknown with a pair of […]
Syracuse University 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Syracuse University 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Who or what influenced you to apply to Syracuse University? (Maximum: 250 words) This prompt seems to be asking about you, but it’s also asking about what you think of Syracuse. Sure, you can share the story […]
Claremont McKenna College 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Guide
Claremont McKenna College 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 short answers of 150-250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball Why do you want to attend CMC? (150-250 words) A classic short why essay. Do some research on CMC’s course offerings, campus, and extracurriculars, and then show admissions why CMC stands out from the […]
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
The Requirements: 3 long essay of 250-400 words; 3 short essays of 120 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity, Short Answer, Oddball California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations Describe three experiences and/or activities that have helped develop your passion for a possible career in a STEM field. Use the separate […]
Indiana University Bloomington 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Guide
Indiana University Bloomington 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 200-400 words. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Describe your academic and career plans and any special interest (for example, undergraduate research, academic interests, leadership opportunities, etc.) that you are eager to pursue as an undergraduate at Indiana University. Also, if you encountered any […]
University of Colorado Boulder 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Colorado Boulder 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250-650 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Personal statement At the University of Colorado Boulder, no two Buffs are alike. We value difference and support equity and inclusion of all students and their many intersecting identities. Pick one of your unique identities and […]
Santa Clara University 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Guide
Santa Clara University 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words; 1 essay of 150-300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Briefly describe what prompted you to apply to Santa Clara University. If you have had the opportunity to visit campus, please describe what aspect of your experience most influenced […]
Brown University 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Brown University 2019-20 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 […]
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