Cornell University

What are Cornell’s supplemental essay prompts?

All Undergraduate Applicants

Required: We all contribute to, and are influenced by, the communities that are meaningful to us. Share how you’ve been shaped by one of the communities you belong to. Define community in the way that is most meaningful to you. (350 words)

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

What three words best describe you? (30 characters per word)

Why are you drawn to studying the major you have selected, and why do you want to pursue this major at Cornell CALS? Share how your interests, experiences, and goals influenced your choice. (500 words)

College of Architecture, Art, and Planning

How do your interests directly connect with your intended major at the College of Architecture, Art and Planning? Why architecture, art, or urban and regional studies? (650 words)

College of Arts & Sciences

Discuss how your passion for learning is shaping your academic journey, what areas of study or majors excite you, and how your interests align with the College. (650 words)

SC Johnson College of Business

What kind of business student are you? Use your personal, academic, or volunteer/work experiences to describe the topics or issues you care about and why they matter to you. (650 words)