Boston University

What are Boston University’s supplemental essay prompts?

Prompt #1

Boston University asks applicants to respond to one of two questions in 300 words or less. Applicants may write about a social or community issue that matters deeply to them, explaining why the issue is important and how they have been involved in addressing or raising awareness about it. Applicants may also choose to write about what excites them most about being a student at BU and how they hope to contribute to the campus community. (300 words)

Kilachand Honors College Essay

Applicants to Kilachand Honors College respond to one of two essay options in 600 words or less. One option asks what about Kilachand resonates with the applicant and how its curriculum would support the student’s academic, creative, intellectual, or professional goals. The other option asks the applicant to imagine a new Kilachand course and explain how that course would connect to Kilachand’s core values. (600 words)

Trustee Scholarship Essay

Applicants to the Trustee Scholarship respond to one of two essay options in 600 words or less. One option asks applicants to reflect on a book, film, podcast, or life experience that helped them feel more connected to their personal history or identity. The other option asks applicants to describe a time when they stepped outside their comfort zone, forged their own path, and learned from the experience. (600 words)