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University of Delaware 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Delaware 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 250 words; 1 essay of 100 words; 1 optional essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Additional Info University of Delaware admissions is playing mighty coy on this supplement. According to them, these brief essays are allegedly optional, but as you […]
Trinity College 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Trinity College 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250-650 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community combined with Why We know it. You know it. We know you know it. And now you know we know you know it: good research is the key to almost any supplemental essay! And Trinity College is […]
Smith College 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Guide
Smith College 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations It’s almost de rigeur for a small liberal arts school like Smith to have a quirky supplement. So here you go! The prompt is so straightforward and the word limit so low that this might feel like a trap. But it’s not! The only challenge here is getting […]
Purdue University 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Purdue University 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words, 2 short answers of 100 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Why, Short Answer Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (Respond in 250 words or fewer.) We love Activity essays like this one because they give […]
Haverford College 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Guide
Haverford College 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations Haverford College may be a tiny school, but its values are voluminous. In case you didn’t already know that Haverford is known for its Honor Code, admissions makes it abundantly clear in the epic introduction to this supplement. Our advice to you: read it very carefully so you […]
Harvey Mudd College 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Harvey Mudd College 2018-19 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 […]
Brandeis University 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Brandeis University 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations *For International Students Only If you currently reside in the U.S., move along! Nothing to see or do here, you lucky ducks. If you’re an international student, though, buckle up. Brandeis has some work for you. The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community/Why Brandeis […]
Barnard College 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Guide
Barnard College 2018-19 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 […]
University of Maryland 2018-19 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Maryland 2018-19 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 […]
University of Texas at Austin 2018-19 Essay Prompt Guide
The Requirements: 1 essay of 500-750 words; 3 short answers of 40 lines (or ~250 words) each. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Personal statement, short answer University of Texas at Austin 2018-2019 Application Essay Question Explanations Although the University of Texas wants to drag another 1250-1650 words out of the depths of your soul, it’s quite straightforward as […]
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