Pepperdine University

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

Pepperdine University

?

You apply to
Pepperdine 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

Pepperdine University

applications due?

Early Action:
November 1, 2024
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
Early Decision II:
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 15, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

Pepperdine University

?

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

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Pepperdine University

essays?

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Pepperdine University

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Your Faith

Pepperdine is a Christian university where all are welcomed and encouraged to challenge each other in the pursuit of truth. Students, faculty, and staff members from all backgrounds participate in conversations of faith inside and outside of the classroom. Considering that Pepperdine is a Christian university, why are you interested in attending and how would you contribute to conversations of faith on campus?

Word count:
500 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Church of Christ

Please explain your personal or congregational ties to the Churches of Christ.NOTE: This prompt appears in the Religious Preference section if you answer 'No' to whether you regularly attend a Church of Christ.

Word count:
500 words
or less.
Requirement:
optional

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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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