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Georgetown University 2022-23 Essay Prompt Guide
Georgetown 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words; 1 half-page essay; 2 page-long essays Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Why Prompt 1: Indicate any special talents or skills you possess. (250 words) This prompt may come first on the list, but we think you should save it for last! For the other […]
Cornell University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Cornell University 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 school-specific essay of 650 words or 2 essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why In the online Common Application Writing Supplement, please respond to the essay question below (maximum of 650 words) that corresponds to the undergraduate college or school to which you […]
Hampshire College 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Guide
Hampshire College 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type: Oddball At Hampshire College students take ownership of their learning and customize their curriculum. With that in mind, tell us something you recently learned about and find fascinating. What else do you want to learn about this topic […]
University of Delaware 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Delaware 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1-4 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Additional Information, Why Self-Appraisal of your academic performance: The Admissions Committee expects that you will take advantage of this question to explain any grade on your transcript that is unusually low or varies significantly from your usual […]
Capitol Technology University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Guide
Capitol Technology University 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300-800 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in Capitol Technology University? (300-800 words) Ah, the infamous Why Essay. This essay is simple enough: Why are you interested in attending Capitol Technology University? Of 5,000+ colleges and universities in the […]
The College of Idaho 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
The College of Idaho 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in attending The College of Idaho? (250 words) The College of Idaho has plucked the petals off too many daisies playing He loves me… he loves me not. So instead of […]
Centre College 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Centre College 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Briefly and specifically tell why you have decided to apply to Centre? (250 words) Admissions wants to know why you’re applying to Centre. They want specifics, they want details, they want you to spill ALL THE TEA. […]
Lynn University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Lynn University 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words, 1 essay of 150 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Why Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words) In responding to this prompt, your job is to tell admissions something they don’t already know about you. […]
D’Youville University 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
D’Youville University 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 short answer Supplemental Essay Type(s): Short Answer What is the main/top reason you are applying to DYC (keep it short & sweet, like a tweet)? D’Youville isn’t here to waste your time, and admissions doesn’t want you to waste theirs either. So, pick one (and only one) […]
College of Mount Saint Vincent 2022-23 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Mount Saint Vincent 2022-23 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 200-300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why What is it about CMSV that leads you to believe it is the best choice for you to further your education? (200-300 words) Why CMSV? Although you may be tempted to talk about how […]