Washington University in St. Louis 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: One 200-word essay; one 250-word essay Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Please tell us what you are interested in studying at college and why. (200 words) Undecided about your academic interest(s)? Don’t worry—tell us what excites you about the academic division you selected. […]
University of Chicago 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 1-2 pages each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball This is it, the infamous U Chicago supplemental application. These quirky prompts have been a rite of passage for generations of applicants, so before you dive in, just remember: if they could do it, […]
Tufts University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 100-150 words; 1 essay of 200-250 words. Supplemental Essay Type: Why, Oddball Think outside the box as you answer the following questions. Take a risk and go somewhere unexpected. Be serious if the moment calls for it, but feel comfortable being playful if that […]
Williams College 2023-24 Application Essay Question The Requirements: 1 essay of 150-300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Diversity Williams Writing Question: As a residential learning community, Williams believes that some of the most important experiences happen while living and learning alongside those different from oneself. Please describe a time when you learned or grew through the […]
University of Texas at Austin 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500-700 words; 3 essays of 250-300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why, Additional Info, Personal statement All freshman applicants must submit a required essay, Topic A in ApplyTexas and the UT Austin Required Essay in the Coalition application. Please keep […]
Purdue University 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 short answers of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Short Answer How will opportunities at Purdue support your interests, both in and out of the classroom? (Respond in 250 words or fewer.) This is basically a super short Why essay and the best way to answer […]
University of Michigan 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 300 words, one essay of 550 words Supplemental Essay Types: Community, Why 1. Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities […]
University of California 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 4 out of 8 essays, 350 words each. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Community, Activity The UC application sounds like a riddle. Every student must write four essays, but choose from eight prompts. The rules may be unfamiliar, but the game is the same: tell admissions something […]
Georgia Tech 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Why Supplemental Essay Type(s): 1 essay of 300 words Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech? (50-300 words) Admissions wants to know how you plan on using a Georgia Tech education to accomplish your career goals. Some schools ask students […]
College of Wooster 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in The College of Wooster? (250 words) You only have 250 words, so brevity is key. Begin by getting familiar with their website (including: classes, professors, clubs, organizations, and campus life). What […]
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