August 27, 2013 Update: We have made it through the entire Common App & all major public and private universities. We provide every essay prompt, format, and length. 1. Check the top of each essay/supplement page for 2014 essay/application status. There are only 20 or so CA4 supps left to post and and a few other universities […]
Yearly Archives: 2013

2013-2014 American University Writing Supplement 1. American University provides its students the freedom to pursue majors and minors within and across the different schools and colleges of the University. In one paragraph, discuss your academic goals and how American University would help you achieve them. (Required, 250 words words max, Paste […]
2014 American University Supplement

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

2013-2014 Colby and Bucknell Writing Supplements 2013-2014 Colby Writing Supplement 1. Briefly describe how your interest in Colby developed and why you have decided to apply for admission. (Required. 250 word maximum. Paste in or Type in). 2. Students who wish to include any additional information or a resume may do […]
2013-2014 Colby and Bucknell Writing Supplements with Bucknell’s Merit Scholarship ...

2013-2014 Claremont McKenna College Writing Supplement Two required, medium responses. 1. What influenced you the most in your decision to apply to CMC? Please limit your response to no more than 200 words. (Required, 200 word max, Paste in). 2. Leadership is a constant theme and emphasis at CMC. One way […]
2013-2014 Claremont McKenna Writing Supplement
Less Is Not More: 15 Tips for Using #CA4 Writing Supplements to Strengthen Your College Applications Embrace Writing Supplements. Most selective colleges using the Common Application have individual Writing Supplements. View these supplements as great offerings, as less is not more in the world of the competitive application process. Colleges that […]
Less Is Not More: 15 Tips for Using #CA4 Writing ...

Be Smart: Don’t Miss Out on Smart Supplement CA4 Questions The Common Application is smart this year. But don’t be non-smart, and miss out on valuable questions with the new smart application. They affect scholarship and specific program questions. Examples: 1. Ohio State does not have a general writing supplement. […]
Be Smart: Don’t Miss Out On Smart CA4 Supplement Questions

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

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. […]