This is what we call a “Why us?” prompt. The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate—through specific details and examples—why you’re a great match for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and why it’s the perfect school for you. We recommend checking out this complete guide…

This is one of our favorite supplement prompts because there are so many different approaches, and that open-endedness means you can be strategic with what you choose to write about.  Take a look at your personal statement and other Brandeis supplemental essays. What’s a value,…

We know it may be tempting to simply write “I heard about Santa Clara from my counselor/friend/sibling,” and leave it at that … but go ahead and use the space here. Go a little further and let the reader know what you’ve learned about Santa…

At 150 words, this is a shorter version of the typical “Why us?” essay.   Because this essay is so short, the key will be finding 2-3 reasons that set Rice apart from all the other schools you’re applying to. Here’s the “Why us?” essay guide—in…