School Supplements

Now, if you do want to go to BU, bad news: you’ve got to bottle up that desire (to be at BU) and sell it in 250 words.

There’s a reason colleges ask why you’ve chosen your proposed major. It’s not to torture you.

All prospective Tulane students submit a personal statement, but Tulane also offers two optional supplement essays—let’s nickname them “Why Tulane” and “Describe an activity.” We (and Tulane’s own admissions officers) strongly recommend writing both essays, to let's look at how to approach them.

The required “Why NYU” essay lets you show admissions readers how you and New York University are an ideal fit for each other. This guide will help you stand out from the throngs of prospective students who just want to study in New York City (or any of NYU's international campuses).

Many schools require students to write the “Why Major” essay. No matter what you choose, this guide will help you convey your passion and drive.

The Bucknell supplement asks you to explain your choice of major, and this handy guide will explain the Bucknell supplement!

Vanderbilt University is an extremely competitive research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. The Vanderbilt essay supplement lets you show how you pursue meaningful activities beyond the requirements of your academic coursework.

This guide to the main supplemental UVA essay will help you choose one of five prompts.

There are eight mandatory Wake Forest application essays. But don’t feel overwhelmed! In this guide, we’ll group the prompts together in three “buckets.” Take out a fresh sheet of paper or open up a new Word document, and get ready to showcase your unique outlook on life through your writing!

This guide will help you write all of the USC WBB Supplemental essays for the University of Southern California's undergraduate business program.