What is a Supplemental Essay?

A supplemental essay is a school-specific essay beyond the main personal statement, used to assess fit, interest, and how you'd contribute to that campus.

Supplemental essays are school-specific prompts separate from your Common App personal statement.

Common Supplemental Prompts

"Why this college?"
"Why this major?"
Community or identity prompts
Short "extracurricular" or "favorite" questions

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Last updated: June 30, 2026 | RightWay AI