When applying to such a selective school, writing standout supplemental essays can certainly give you a boost. Through your supplemental essays, you can create a complete picture of who you are and humanize you
Your supplemental essays help the Penn admissions committee form a more holistic view of you as a potential student. Penn states:“We look for students who are inspired to emulate our founder Benjamin Franklin by applying their knowledge in ‘service to society.’” Through your Common Application...
The tone of your essays should convey your drive and enthusiasm for learning in general and at Yale in particular. Share your perspectives in your own voice. Be thoughtful and reflective. Yale applicants have exceedingly competitive profiles. Yalereceived 57,465 undergraduate applicationsfor its Class...
Instead of worrying about what you “should” sound like, it’s best to focus on letting your authentic voice and unique personality shine through. Essays In addition to the Common App personal statement, you must write several Yale supplemental essays so the admissions committee can learn ...
You may read sample essays and think, “Wow. I’ve never spent a month in Arizona digging up fossils. How can I ever compete?” Try to reframe the essays as a Giant Celebration of everyone’s achievements and interestsnota Competition. ...
The good part here is that Arizona State University does not require applicants to submit any essays for general applications. However, if you are applying to Barrett Honors College, you do need to submit a supplemental essay with your application. Barrett Honors College considers essays an ...
Georgetown University has three required prompts: two supplemental essays for all applicants and one school specific prompt focusing on the student’s intended area of study. As a highly competitive and prestigious university, it is important for Georgetown applicants to not only highlight their ...
University of Tennessee Supplemental Essay PromptsAll Applicants Prompt 1: If applicable, please share any circumstance(s) that would have had an adverse impact on your academic performance. (Optional, 250 words) Prompt 2 (UT Go Vols Portal Only): Community disruptions such as COVID-19 and ...
Yeshiva University Supplemental Essay Prompts All Applicants Prompt 1:All applicants are required to respond to one of the following prompts: Option A:Hakarat hatov: Write a thank you letter to someone in your life. Express your gratitude and detail what you appreciate and why it is important ...
For this applications cycle, Santa Clara requires two supplemental essays and offers one short response question which is technically optional, but at selective schools like Santa Clara, we always strongly encourage you to take advantage of any extra opportunity to share yourself with the admissions ...