Emory University

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

Emory University

?

You apply to
Emory University
through their application portal through the Common App
or Apply Texas
or the UC App
or Questbridge
.
Apply Texas
Apply Texas
Apply Texas B
Apply Texas C
Common App
Common App
UC App
UC App
Questbridge
Questbridge

When are

Emory University

applications due?

Early Action:
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
November 1, 2024
Early Decision II:
January 1, 2025
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 1, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

Emory University

?

There's also
0
optional essay(s).
There are no optional essays.

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Emory University

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Emory: Academic Interests

What academic areas are you interested in exploring at Emory University and why?

Word count:
200 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Choose 1 of 4: Getting to Know You

Which book, character, song, monologue, or other creative work (fiction or non-fiction) seems made for you? Why?Reflect on a personal experience where you intentionally expanded your cultural awareness. Emory University’s unique mission calls for service to humanity. Share how you might personally contribute to this mission of service to humanity.Emory University has a strong commitment to building community. Tell us about a community that you have been part of where your participation helped to change or shape the community for the better.Emory University has a strong commitment to building community. Tell us about a community you have been part of where participation helped to change or shape the community for the better. Reflection is a central tenet of Emory University's values. Craft a personal email giving advice to yourself in your first year of high school.

Word count:
150 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

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Tips for Writing Supplemental Essays

How to write the best supplemental essays.

Tip #1

Develop Your Personal Brand

Brainstorm all your experiences in high school that you believe will show that you will be successful in college and beyond. The strongest ones will be the foundation of your personal brand.

Tip #2

Highlight Your Strengths

Your essays should highlight one of the 5 traits: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, diversity of experiences

Tip #3

Add to Your Personal Score

Every essay counts to build the overall narrative. Increasing your personal score increases your chances by 10x.

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