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Each day for the next few weeks, I’ll post my favorite new essay prompt of the day. The University of Rochester added two new prompts for Fall 2020 applicants that reveal the great kind of applicants they are seeking. 1. How do you hope to “do good” in the world? […]

Favorite 2020 New Essay Prompts #1: University of Rochester



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2013-2014 Duke Writing Supplement   The Writing Supplement   All applicants must respond to the prompt: Please discuss one of your extracurricular activities that has required a particularly significant time commitment or that has played a meaningful role in your personal development. (Required, 150 words, Paste in) All applicants to the Pratt School […]

2013-2014 Duke Writing Supplement



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2013-2014 Ohio State Writing Supplement No General Ohio State Questions. Just for specific programs. (To see these specific essays, you must click yes in Ohio State Members Questions under Academics.) These applications are due November 1. Morrill Scholars Program Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Morrill Scholars Program Essay Prompt: How can […]

2013-2014 The Ohio State Writing Supplement-SMART VERSION


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2013-2014 NYU Writing Supplement  One long response. (Required, 500 word max for entire piece, Paste in.) NYU’s global network of campuses, schools, colleges, and programs, provides an unrivaled urban university experience to cultivate our students’ intellectual curiosity and to help them achieve their future career goals. In evaluating your candidacy […]

2013-2014 NYU Writing Supplement


2013-2014 University of Colorado-Boulder Writing Supplement Welcome the Common App, Boulder!!! With one long supplemental essays, we should see a dramatic increase in out -of-state apps. The University of Colorado Boulder’s Flagship 2030 strategic plan promotes exceptional teaching, research, scholarship, creative works, and service distinguishing us as a premier university. […]

2013-2014 University of Colorado-Boulder Writing Supplement



2013-2014 Harvard College Writing Supplement  1. Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (Required, 150 word max, Paste in). 2. You may wish to include an additional essay if you feel that the college application forms do not provide sufficient opportunity to convey important information about yourself or your […]

2013-2014 Harvard College Writing Supplement


2013-2014 Amherst Writing Supplement In addition to the essay you are writing as part of the Common Application, Amherst requires a supplementary writing sample from all applicants. To satisfy Amherst’s supplementary writing requirement, you may choose either Option A or Option B. Option A: You will upload your choice. Please […]

2013-2014 Amherst Writing Supplement


2013-2014 Harvey Mudd Supplement Below are the writing supplement prompts that will appear on the Common Application for Harvey Mudd College: Short Answer Response- Please answer the following. (500 word limit) What influenced you to apply to Harvey Mudd College? What about the HMC curriculum and community appeals to you? […]

2013-2014 Harvey Mudd Supplement



2014 Barnard, Colorado College, and Chapman (including Dodge) Writing Supplements The supplemental essays for Barnard, Chapman, and Colorado College remain the same as last year.  Barnard 2013-2014 Writing Supplement Answer each of these in a well-developed paragraph: (Word limits to be released with supplement. Length does not matter to admissions office). A. What […]

2014 Barnard, Colorado College, Chapman (including Dodge), Writing ...