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Common App Essay Your main personal statement about who you are 250–650 words
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🎯 Supplemental Essay School-specific essay that isn’t one of the types below 150–400 words
🏫 “Why Us” Essay Why you want to attend this specific school 100–400 words
📚 “Why This Major” Essay Why you’re drawn to your intended field of study 100–350 words
👥 Community Essay A community you belong to and the impact you’ve had 150–400 words
🌎 Identity / Background Essay A background, identity, or perspective that shaped you 150–400 words
🏆 Extracurricular / Activity Essay An activity, role, or achievement that matters to you 100–350 words
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