Essay Part of the Application Process

shawnspencer
Sat, 05 Jul 2014 19:43:59 +0000

The limit is 650 words for the main essay. It’s better to be concise. Yes you send that one to all schools you are applying (you are allowed three edits after you lock it in and submit it to one school, so definitely finish the essay before submitting the application to any school). You can find the prompts for this year (same as last year) online. Common App is required by most colleges, except for some which have their own app: UMD, Georgetown, UChicago. Some give you a choice such as Tufts and Tulane. Anyways, the Common App has a FAQ on their website. Many of the more selective schools will require you to write an additional essay or supplement, and the questions vary by college. Tufts, for instance, last year require three supplements, and Wake Forest had quite a few. Most though only require one, or none at all. Check with the schools before applying. Good luck