University of Michigan

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

University of Michigan

?

You apply to
University of Michigan
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 Michigan

applications due?

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

How many essays are required to apply to

University of Michigan

?

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

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University of Michigan

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Essay #1 -Community

Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it. (Required for all applicants; minimum 100 words/maximum 300 words)(Transfer applicants have limit of 1500 characters instead)

Word count:
300 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Essay #2 -Why College or School?

Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests? (Required for all applicants; minimum 100 words /maximum 550 words)(Transfer applicants have limit of 2750 characters instead)

Word count:
550 words
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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