Davidson College 2020-21 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 […]
Emory University 2020-2021 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: Answer two of the four prompts. 150 words each. Supplemental Essay Type: Oddball, Community In addition to your Personal Statement, please answer two (2) of the prompts below. Choose one prompt from the “Reflections” category and one prompt from the “Tell us about you” category. We […]
The Requirements: 4 lists of 150 words each; 3 essays of 200 words each. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity, Why Columbia University 2020-2021 Application Essay Question Explanations Your college application is full of lists, from your transcript and test scores to your resume and activity list, but that hasn’t stopped Columbia! Their supplement asks you to […]
The Requirements: 3 long essay of 250-400 words; 3 short essays of 120 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity, Short Answer, Oddball California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations Describe three experiences and/or activities that have helped develop your passion for a possible career in a STEM field. Use the separate […]
Vanderbilt University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations Vanderbilt decided to keep it short and sweet, so we’ll follow suit. A one-question supplement means you’ve got one shot at perfection. No pressure, though. The Requirements: 1 essay of 150-400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. […]
Macalester College 2020-2021 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 3 essays of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Personal statement, Community Application forms like this often require people to uncomfortably categorize their race, ethnicity, gender, or other identities by checking boxes. Is there anything about your (or your family’s) background that you would like us to […]
College of William & Mary 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words or less Supplemental Essay Type(s): Topic of your choice Why hello, you lucky devils. William & Mary only has one supplemental essay! And it’s optional! Actually, the second part is kind of a lie. William & Mary may […]
Hofstra University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you applying to Hofstra? (500 word maximum.) Hofstra wants to know why you want to give them your final Bachelor rose. Do you love their smile? Did you have an instant connection when they got […]
Flagler College 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why are you interested in Flagler College? (250 words) Why Flagler? Odds are that you’ve seen this prompt before (or one very similar to it) and our advice is the same: start with research. Go to Flagler […]
Harvey Mudd College 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words, 1 short essay of 100 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball What influenced you to apply to Harvey Mudd College? What about the HMC curriculum and community appeals to you? Please limit your response to 500 words. In a marvelous […]
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