University of Pittsburgh

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

University of Pittsburgh

?

You apply to
University of Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh

applications due?

Early Action:
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
Early Decision II:
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
July 14, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

University of Pittsburgh

?

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

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University of Pittsburgh

essays?

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University of Pittsburgh

Supplemental Essay Prompts

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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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