University of San Francisco

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

University of San Francisco

?

You apply to
University of San Francisco
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 San Francisco

applications due?

Early Action:
November 1, 2024
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
November 1, 2024
Early Decision II:
January 15, 2025
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 15, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

University of San Francisco

?

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

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University of San Francisco

essays?

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University of San Francisco

Supplemental Essay Prompts

USF Mission

We are interested in learning more about you. Please respond to the prompt below with a response of no more than 200 words. This response should be different and distinct from the one used for your main Common Application essay.The University of San Francisco's Jesuit tradition emphasizes community engagement and education for social justice, inspiring our students to become passionate agents for others. How do you see yourself becoming a part of this mission?Please enter your response below (200 word maximum)A USF education is intensely personal and intellectually demanding, emphasizing disciplined thinking and life-changing experiences. As you think about the many academic programs offered at USF, what fields of study are you drawn to and why?

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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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