University of Massachusetts Amherst

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

University of Massachusetts Amherst

?

You apply to
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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

University of Massachusetts Amherst

applications due?

Early Action:
November 5, 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

University of Massachusetts Amherst

?

There's also
0
optional essay(s).
There are no optional essays.

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University of Massachusetts Amherst

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Why UMass Amherst?

Please tell us why you want to attend UMass Amherst?

Word count:
100 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

UMass: Why Major?

Please tell us why you chose the Major(s) you did?

Word count:
100 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

UMass: Community

At UMass Amherst, no two students are alike. Our communities and groups often define us and shape our individual worlds. Community can refer to various aspects, including shared geography, religion, race/ethnicity, income, ideology, and more. Please choose one of your communities or groups and describe its significance. Explain how, as a product of this community or group, you would enrich our campus.

Word count:
100 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

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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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