University of Richmond 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations Get ready, nerds! The University of Richmond supplement was made for the intellectually curious. Both prompts ask you to think on your feet and get creative in different ways. So be prepared to get a little messy, brainstorm, and give admissions a deeper look into the way […]
Davidson College 2017-18 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 […]
Carleton College 2017-18 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 […]
Claremont McKenna College 2017-18 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 […]
Bowdoin College 2017-18 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 […]
Rutgers University 2017-18 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 […]
Colorado College 2017-18 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 […]
Loyola Marymount University 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations Loyola Marymount eases you into their supplement with a classic why essay, but don’t let your guard down. There are some challenging options in the second section. The instructions say it best: these prompts are an opportunity for you to show off your “creative and critical thinking.” […]
Texas A&M University 2017-18 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of roughly a page each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity, Common App overlap First and foremost, don’t freak out when you see six prompts listed on the Texas A&M application. There’s one set for ApplyTexas applicants and one set for Coalition applicants. Yes, […]
Trinity College 2017-18 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 […]
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