Earlham College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: Why Supplemental Essay Type(s): 1 essay of 200 words Why do you think Earlham is a good fit for you? (200 words) Admissions wants to know why you are taking your precious (and valuable!) time to apply. They want specifics, they want details, they want the […]
College of Wooster 2022-23 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 […]
Bentley University 2022-23 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type: Why Luckily for you, Bentley asks applicants to pen only one supplemental essay, let’s dive in! We invite you to share any additional information about why you would like to attend Bentley. (250 words or fewer) A classic “why” […]
Bard College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why Bard? (250 words) We love a succinct prompt, don’t you? In this classic “why” essay, the admissions department wants to know why you hope to attend Bard College next fall, and even though 250 words may […]
University of Michigan 2022-2023 Application Essay Question Explanations 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 to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within […]
Berry College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why What are the characteristics of Berry College which lead you to apply (maximum 500 words)? Odds are that you’ve seen this prompt before, and if not, one very much like it. The admissions department wants to know […]
Boston College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Oddball, Community, Why The writing supplement topics for the 2022-23 application cycle (400 word limit): *Please select one topic Students at Boston College are encouraged to consider critical questions as they pursue lives of meaning and purpose. What […]
University of Chicago 2022-23 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, […]
University of San Diego 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 200 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community First-Year applicants are required to answer the Mandatory First Year Essay Prompt and either Essay Prompt Option #1, #2, or #3. Please note that the default word counter on our Common Application essay […]
Hillsdale College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Instructions: Respond to each prompt in 250 words or fewer. Students at Hillsdale College enroll in a multidisciplinary classical liberal arts core curriculum, taking nearly half of their four years. Explain your interest in this educational approach. […]