University of Maryland

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

University of Maryland

?

You apply to
University of Maryland
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 Maryland

applications due?

Early Action:
November 1, 2024
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
Early Decision II:
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 20, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

University of Maryland

?

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

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University of Maryland

essays?

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University of Maryland

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Maryland: Short Answers

At the University of Maryland, we encourage our students to go beyond the classroom to engage in opportunities that further both their academic and personal growth.To tell us more about yourself, please complete the following prompts using only the space provided (650 characters each).If I could travel anywhere, I would go to...*The most interesting fact I ever learned from research was...*In addition to my major, my academic interests include...*My favorite thing about last Friday was...*Something you might not know about me is...*

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No max length
or less.
Requirement:
required

Diversity

Because we know that diversity benefits the educational experience of all students, the University of Maryland values diversity in all of its many forms.This includes (but is not limited to) racial, socio-economic, gender, geographical, and sexual orientation.We are interested in hearing about your own individual life experiences.In a few sentences, will you please describe how you have learned, grown, been inspired or developed skills through one or more components of diversity.650 characters

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No max length
or less.
Requirement:
required

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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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