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Meredith College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Guide
Meredith College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 short essay of 250 words, 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Activity Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words) Activity essays like this one are more common than M.C. Escher posters in college dorm rooms. […]
Culver-Stockton College 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Culver-Stockton College 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why Culver-Stockton College Prompt Breakdown What encouraged you to apply at C-SC? (250 words) This essay prompt is simple enough: Why are you applying to Culver-Stockton College? Of the 5,000+ colleges and universities in the United States, […]
D’Youville University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
D’Youville University 2025-26 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) […]
Georgia State University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Georgia State University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 350 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Activity, Community Please list your primary extracurricular and community service activities. Describe one community service activity that you have participated in that has changed your view on a particular social issue. Discuss the social issue and how […]
Manchester University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Manchester University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words each, 2 essays of 800 words max Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Activity Why do you feel you are a good fit for Manchester University? (250 words) Most schools want to know why you luv them, but Manchester wants to know why […]
North Park University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
North Park University 2025-26 Application Essay Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 500 words Supplemental Essay Type: Why Why do you want to attend North Park University, and why is it a good fit for you? (500 words) North Park University wants to make sure you are prepared for the full college experience at their […]
University of Massachusetts Lowell 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Massachusetts Lowell 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essays of 250-500 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community We invite you to dream big and use this space to share your aspirations for your best self and how you will use your time at UMass Lowell to accomplish your goals. The “you” […]
Bennington College Supplemental Essay Guide
Bennington College 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanation The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words or video submission Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Oddball Please select one of the three essay prompts below: At Bennington, students don’t just study; they’re makers and doers who create original work on their own and in collaboration with others. Tell us […]
Penn State 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
Penn State 2024-25 Application Essay Explanations The Option: 1 essay of up to 650 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why This is your opportunity to share something about yourself that is not already reflected in your application or academic records. Tell us something about yourself, your experiences, or activities that you believe would reflect positively on […]
University of Tulsa 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide
University of Tulsa 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: One essay of 250 words and four optional essays of 200 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Activity, Community Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (250 words) Activity Essays like this one are more common than noise-canceling headphones in […]
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