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SUNY Stony Brook University 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
SUNY Stony Brook University 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words) What?! Stony Brook has a supplemental essay? If you didn’t see this essay lurking in the Common App the first time […]
Texas Christian University 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Texas Christian University 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 short essays of 100 words or less; 1 optional creative essay Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Short Answer Think of this supplement as a “lightning round.” Each brief question targets a different part of who you are — from your academic ambitions, to your personality, to your […]
University of Vermont 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Vermont 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community, Oddball If you would like an opportunity to further present yourself to the Admissions Committee, you may submit a response to ONE of the following prompts. The instructions may start with the word “If,” but […]
Hofstra University 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Hofstra University 2019-20 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 […]
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Guide
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 300-400 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Essay 1 Explain your interest in the major you selected and describe how you have recently explored or developed this interest inside and/or outside the classroom. You may also explain how this major relates to […]
Stonehill College 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Stonehill College 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Students have many choices in their college search and application process. Please share why you have chosen to consider Stonehill among your possible college options. (Optional – 250 word maximum) This is a tricky take on the […]
Chapman University 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Chapman University 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations This Chapman supplement offers some of the most serious supplemental questions we have ever seen — and some of the silliest. As a religiously-affiliated school, Chapman takes its values seriously, so be prepared to examine your own… right before coming up with your own personal hashtag. To help […]
Georgetown University 2019-20 Essay Prompt Guide
Georgetown 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words; 2 essays of 300-400 words; 1 essay of 500-700 words. 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 […]
The New School 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
The New School 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500-650 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Why Why The New School? The New School brings together a dynamic group of students interested in art, design, performing arts, entrepreneurship, and critical thought. We would like to know more about your interest in joining […]
George Mason University 2019-20 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
George Mason University 2019-20 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Why do YOU want to go to college? We know it is an excellent path to a career, but we want to hear more specifically about what you are hoping to gain from your time in […]
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