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Davidson College 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Guide
Davidson College 2018-19 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 […]
Colorado College 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Guide
Colorado College 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations Think of the Colorado College supplement as a garden path bridging the gap between your present and future. The first prompt, a classic activity essay, gives you one last chance to tell a story about you, while the next two prompts hone in on what a Colorado education […]
Brown University 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Brown University 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 4 essays ranging from 150-250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Activity Why are you drawn to the area(s) of study you indicated earlier in this application? (You may share with us a skill or concept that you found challenging and rewarding to learn, or […]
Claremont McKenna College 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Guide
Claremont McKenna College 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One short answer of 150-250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Short Answer Here’s a quick equation for you: 1 prompt + a word limit <250 = no excuses. Claremont McKenna is expecting you to focus all of your energy on crafting a single stunning essay […]
Chapman University 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Chapman University 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations This Chapman supplement offers some of the most serious supplemental questions we have ever seen — and some of the silliest. As a religiously-affiliated school, Chapman takes its values seriously, so be prepared to examine your own… right before coming up with your own personal hashtag. To help […]
Carleton College 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Guide
Carleton College 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations For Carleton College, less is more. The longest essay you’re likely to write for this supplement will max out at 150 words. Maybe you’re thinking, “Great, I’ll leave this application until the last minute!” Well, think again, dear applicant! You’ve got to cram as much information about yourself […]
Baylor University 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Baylor University 2018-19 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 are […]
Wellesley College 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Wellesley College 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 2 paragraphs Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Madeleine Albright. Hillary Clinton. Nora Ephron. These are just a few of the remarkable women who have graduated from Wellesley College. This selective and self-selecting community is only asking you to write one essay, so it had […]
University of San Francisco 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of San Francisco 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why If the University of San Francisco supplement was on the menu at a fancy restaurant, it would be called, “Why Two Ways.” Both prompts (of which you have to choose 1) act like typical why […]
University of Tulsa 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Tulsa 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words, 1 short answer of 250 characters or less Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball The University of Tulsa’s brief supplement is an opportunity for your creativity and writing skills to shine! No tricky prompts or lengthy essays here. Instead, admissions […]
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