University of Massachusetts Amherst 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 100 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why UMass Amherst’s supplement asks one question with two prompts: why here? It’s the most classic question around, and the 100 word limit really lightens the load. The key to this simple supplement is […]
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 300-400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why This section is an important factor in our evaluation, so take your time. We appreciate creativity, but also make sure you’re answering the prompt in full. We recommend you review college-specific criteria for your selected […]
University of Cincinnati 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why did you apply to each of the academic programs listed on your application? This personal statement should provide additional information not already referenced in your application. To nail this question, set aside an hour or […]
Texas A&M University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of roughly 1-1.5 pages Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Common App overlap First and foremost, don’t freak out when you see all of the prompts listed on the ApplyTexas application. There’s one essay for Texas A&M applicants on both the ApplyTexas and Coalition applications. […]
Southern Methodist University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community SMU appeals to students for a variety of reasons. Briefly describe why you are interested in attending SMU and what specific factors have led you to apply. (250-word limit) Consider this an opportunity to share […]
Smith College 2020-21 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 […]
Santa Clara University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 200 words; 1 essay of 150-300 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community Briefly describe what prompted you to apply to Santa Clara University. If you have had the opportunity to visit campus or experienced Santa Clara virtually, please share your impression […]
Rice University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Rice supplement is as basic as vanilla ice cream until the final prompt, so prepare to think outside the box on this one. The Requirements: 2 essays of 150 words; 1 essay of 500 words; 1 image Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Please explain why you wish […]
Purdue University 2020-21 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 […]
Pepperdine University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Pepperdine is a Christian university where all are welcomed and encouraged to challenge each other in the pursuit of truth. Students, faculty, and staff members from all backgrounds participate in conversations of faith inside and outside […]
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