Villanova University

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

Villanova University

?

You apply to
Villanova University
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

Villanova University

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

Villanova University

?

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

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Villanova University

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Free Choice: Choose 1 of 5

Prompt One:St. Augustine states that well-being is “not concerned with myself alone, but with my neighbor’s good as well.” How have you advocated for equity and justice in your communities?Prompt Two:What is a lesson in life that you have learned that you would want to share with others at Villanova?Prompt Three:"Villanova" means "new home." Why do you want to call Villanova your new home?Prompt Four:As an Augustinian community, we value recognizing individuals for their true selves. Please share with us a time when you were misjudged based on your identity or background.Prompt Five:At Villanova, we often say "each of us strengthens all of us." Please detail a time when someone has borrowed some of your strength in their time of need.

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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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