While the University of Chicago says there is no strict word limit on its supplemental essays, other schools prefer brevity.

An essay is a piece of non-fiction writing with a clear structure: an introduction, paragraphs with evidence and a conclusion. Writing an essay is an important skill in English and allows you to show ...

Cornell’s supplemental essays combine a universal community prompt with additional college-specific questions tied to the applicant’s chosen school. The number and length of essays vary, making it ...