Tulane University

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

Tulane University

?

You apply to
Tulane 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

Tulane University

applications due?

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

How many essays are required to apply to

Tulane University

?

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

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Tulane University

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Why Tulane?

Describe why you are interested in joining the Tulane community. Consider your experiences, talents, and values to illustrate what you would contribute to the Tulane community if admitted.This statement should be 250 words at most; however, it is neither necessary nor expected that you reach this maximum length. We strongly encourage you to focus on content and efficiency rather than word count. While submitting this prompt is optional, we recommend that all applicants do so.

Word count:
250 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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