Hi there, I'm beginning my application for Washington University in St. Louis and I'm curious about their supplemental essays. What kind of prompts should I expect, and are there any tips for making them stand out? Thanks, y'all!
Hello! Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) typically requires one main supplemental essay for their application. The school also generally has several optional prompts as well as prompts required for specific programs.
CollegeVine has an article with breakdowns for each of the WashU prompts here: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-washu-essays
Remember, the goal is to make your essay memorable and engaging while demonstrating your genuine curiosity in the chosen topic. Best of luck with your application!
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