Santa Clara University

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

Santa Clara University

?

You apply to
Santa Clara 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

Santa Clara University

applications due?

Early Action:
November 1, 2024
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
November 1, 2024
Early Decision II:
January 7, 2025
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 7, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

Santa Clara University

?

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

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Santa Clara University

essays?

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Santa Clara University

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Ethical Dilemma

At Santa Clara University, we push our students to be creative, be challenged, and be the solution. Think about an ethical dilemma that you care about that our society is currently facing. This can be something happening in your local community or more globally. How can an SCU education help you prepare for and address this challenge? (150- 300 words)

Word count:
300 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Santa Clara: Identity

At Santa Clara University, we value our diverse and inclusive community. Our campus learning environment is enriched by the lived experiences of people from different backgrounds. What people, places, events, or circumstances have shaped the individual you are today and how you could contribute to our community? (150- 300 words)

Word count:
300 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Santa Clara: Why Major?

Why are you interested in pursuing the [Division or Major] selected above? (50 words)

Word count:
50 words
or less.
Requirement:
recommended

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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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