University of Rochester

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

University of Rochester

?

You apply to
University of Rochester
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 Rochester

applications due?

Early Action:
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
November 1, 2024
Early Decision II:
January 5, 2025
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 5, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

University of Rochester

?

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

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University of Rochester

essays?

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University of Rochester

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Research Interest

Are you interested in pursuing research while enrolled at the University of Rochester? What field/area of study are you interested in researching? (20 word limit)

Word count:
20 words
or less.
Requirement:
optional

Progress & Change

The University of Rochester benefactor, entrepreneur, photography pioneer and philanthropist George Eastman said, “The progress of the world depends almost entirely upon education.” In what ways do you envision using the curricular flexibility and co-curricular opportunities at the University of Rochester to promote progress and change within the communities you inhabit? (250 word limit) You may answer one of three ways, creative response, essay response, research response

Word count:
250 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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