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Stanford University made changes to its supplemental application questions for the first time in several years. Applicants for the class of 2022 were no longer asked, “What were your favorite events (e.g., performances, exhibits, competitions, conferences, etc.) in...

Questions & guidance Remember, the personal questions are just that — personal. Which means you should use our guidance for each question just as a suggestion in case you need help. The important thing is expressing who you are, what matters to you and what you want...

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL UNC’s supplement will have four prompts of which you must choose two. Each response is limited to 200-250 words. Tell us about a peer who has made a difference in your life. What do you hope will change about the place where...

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO The University of Chicago requires students to submit two supplemental essays. Essay 1 (Required of all applicants): How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and...

EMORY UNIVERSITY In addition to your Personal Statement, please choose two (2) of the short answer prompts below. Be thoughtful in your responses, but don’t stress about what the right answer might be. We just want to get to know you a bit better. Each response should...

Short Answer Questions Applicants submitting the Coalition Application, Common Application, or QuestBridge Application are asked to respond to the following short answer questions: Students at Yale have plenty of time to explore their academic interests before...

Writing supplement prompts included in Dartmouth's application for admission to the Class of 2023 Updated May 30, 2018 Dartmouth’s writing supplement requires that applicants write brief responses to two supplemental essay prompts as follows: 1. Please respond in 100...

Ina move which could have far-reaching effects got the college admissions process, the University of Chicago no longer requires SAT and ACT scores. Read the story here.

1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. 2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be...

Applicants and parents always ask me questions which I feel are helpful to anyone approaching college application essay season. Here are a few. Q: "How many drafts of an essay can we expect to do?" A: "Every applicant has different needs. Some need two drafts, some...