Georgetown University

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

Georgetown University

?

You apply to
Georgetown 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

Georgetown University

applications due?

Early Action:
November 1, 2024
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
Early Decision II:
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 10, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

Georgetown University

?

There's also
1
optional essay(s).
There are no optional essays.

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Georgetown University

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Georgetown: Describe an Activity

Briefly (approximately one-half page, single-spaced) discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which you have been most involved.

Word count:
0.5 pages
or less.
Requirement:
required

Georgetown: About You

As Georgetown is a diverse community, the Admissions Committee would like to know more about you in your own words. Please submit a brief personal or creative essay which you feel best describes you and reflects on your own background, identity, skills, and talents.Note: Approximately one page, single-spaced.

Word count:
1.0 pages
or less.
Requirement:
required

Skill or Talent

Please elaborate on any special talents or skills you would like to highlight.

Word count:
250 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Activities/Honors/Employment

List the extracurricular activities in which you have been most involved, in order of importance to you.List any honors or awards you have received.List any employment experiences you have had during the last four years.

Word count:
0.5 pages
or less.
Requirement:
optional

College Department Essay

APPLICANTS TO THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES: Founded in 1789, the Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences is committed to the Jesuit traditions of an integrated education and of productive research in the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. Describe your interest in studying at College of Arts & Sciences. Applicants interested in the sciences, mathematics, or languages are encouraged to make specific reference to their choice of major.APPLICANTS TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING: Georgetown University’s School of Nursing is committed to the formation of ethical, empathetic, and transformational nursing leaders. Describe the factors that have influenced your interest in studying Nursing at Georgetown University.APPLICANTS TO THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH: Georgetown University’s School of Health was founded to advance the health and well-being of people locally, nationally, and globally through innovative research, the delivery of interdisciplinary education, and transformative engagement of communities. Describe the factors that influenced your interest in studying health care atGeorgetown University, specifically addressing your intended related major: Global Health, Health Care Management & Policy, or Human Science.APPLICANTS TO THE WALSH SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE: Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service was founded morethan a century ago to prepare generations of leaders with the foundational skills to address global issues. Describe your primary motivations for studying international affairs at Georgetown University and dedicating your undergraduate studies toward a future in global service.APPLICANTS TO THE MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business provides graduates with essential global, ethical, analytical, financial, and diverse perspectives on the economies of our nation and the world. Describe your primary motivations for studying business atGeorgetown University.

Word count:
1.0 pages
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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