Harvey Mudd College 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations If you think you’ve got writing application essays down to a science, think again. Harvey Mudd is asking its STEM-oriented applicants to tap into their creative side. This supplement warms you up with a classic Why essay before launching you into the unknown with a pair of […]
Brandeis University 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations *For International Students Only If you currently reside in the U.S., move along! Nothing to see or do here, you lucky ducks. If you’re an international student, though, buckle up. Brandeis has some work for you. The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community/Why Brandeis […]
Barnard College 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Seven Sisters aren’t just women’s colleges, they’re also historic institutions that have helped carve out space for women in higher education. Barnard admissions will be looking for a commitment not just to women’s education but to the type of community they aim to create as they build […]
University of Maryland 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 4 short answers of 160 characters Supplemental Essay Type(s): Short Answer, Additional Information “At the University of Maryland, we encourage our students to go beyond the classroom to engage in opportunities that further both their academic and personal growth.” The University of Maryland application […]
The Requirements: 1 essay of 500-750 words; 3 short answers of 40 lines (or ~250 words) each. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Personal statement, short answer University of Texas at Austin 2018-2019 Application Essay Question Explanations Although the University of Texas wants to drag another 1250-1650 words out of the depths of your soul, it’s quite straightforward as […]
College of William & Mary 2018-19 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 […]
Thank your lucky stars you chose to apply to Boston University! This application supplement is a gift: two of the most straightforward prompts you could ask for, and only one of them is required. But beware, a simple supplement is no reason to ignore a school or save it until the last minute. In fact, […]
Johns Hopkins University 2018-2019 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 300-400 words. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Collaboration Known for its competitive science programs, Johns Hopkins poses a question that is rare in the world of undergraduate admissions but abounds on medical school applications. (Pre-med students, take note!) We can call this “The Collaboration Question,” […]
The Requirements: One prompt. 400 words. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why New York University (NYU) 2018-19 Application Essay Explanations Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to witness an optical illusion. The lengthy paragraph below comprises one (1), and only one (1) college essay prompt. While the read may be a bit of a slog, you’re also […]
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 2018-19 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 2 essays of up to 150 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why, Community The University of Minnesota’s brief supplement asks you to envision your life on campus, both as a student and community member. The only way to do that, dear students, is […]
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