Rice University

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

Rice University

?

You apply to
Rice 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

Rice University

applications due?

Early Action:
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
November 1, 2024
Early Decision II:
January 4, 2025
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 4, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

Rice University

?

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

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Rice University

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Rice University

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Rice: Choose 1 of 2

The Residential College System is at the heart of Rice student life and is heavily influenced by the particular cultural traditions and unique life experiences each student brings. What life experiences and/or unique perspectives are you looking forward to sharing with fellow Owls in the residential college system?Rice is strengthened by its diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders and change agents across the spectrum of human endeavor. What perspectives shaped by your background, experiences, upbringing, and/or racial identity inspire you to join our community of change agents at Rice?

Word count:
500 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Rice: Why Major?

Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.

Word count:
150 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Why Rice?

Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you?

Word count:
150 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

"The Box"

The Rice Box: In keeping with Rice’s long-standing tradition, please share an image of something that appeals to you.

Word count:
No max length
or less.
Requirement:
required

Rice: Identity

We welcome additional information you would like to share regarding your LGBTQIA identity.

Word count:
No max length
or less.
Requirement:
optional

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or less.
Requirement:

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or less.
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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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