The college application process is in full swing, and now it’s time for students to shift their focus toward the supplemental essays for the upcoming admissions season. Beyond grades, test scores, and activities, these essays offer a chance for students to show who they are and why they’re a perfect match for their dream schools.
As each college releases its unique prompts, students must craft thoughtful responses highlighting their strengths, values, and eligibility for admission. To help students navigate this crucial part of the application process, InGenius Prep has prepared comprehensive guides for the top U.S. universities’ supplemental essays. Our blogs break down each prompt, offering practical advice, mistakes to avoid, and insights to ensure your essays leave a lasting impression.
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Guides to College Supplemental Essays
- Princeton University (coming soon)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (coming soon)
- Harvard University
- Stanford University
- Yale University (coming soon)
- University of Chicago (coming soon)
- University of Pennsylvania
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- Duke University
- Northwestern University
- Dartmouth (coming soon)
- Brown University
- Vanderbilt University
- Rice University
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Cornell University
- Columbia University
- University of Notre Dame
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Emory University
- Georgetown University
- University of Michigan
- Boston College
- University of California
Follow the links to see our supplemental essay guides for the listed U.S. schools. This list will be updated regularly with more schools—each guide tailored so students can respond effectively. Though each applicant’s answers will be unique, these guides will help students get into the right mindset to make an impact on college Admissions Officers.
Check back regularly for the coming guides, and for comprehensive feedback on college essays, schedule a free consultation call with an InGenius Prep advisor today!