Rice University

What are Rice’s supplemental essay prompts?

Prompt #1

Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above. (150 word limit)

Prompt #2

Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you? (150 word limit)

Prompt #3

Please respond to one of the following prompts to explore how you will contribute to the Rice community:

1. The Residential College System is at the heart of Rice student life and is heavily influenced by the particular cultural traditions and unique life experiences each student brings. What life experiences and/or unique perspectives are you looking forward to sharing with fellow Owls in the residential college system? (500 words)

2. Rice is strengthened by its diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders and change agents across the spectrum of human endeavor. What perspectives shaped by your background, experiences, upbringing, and/or racial identity inspire you to join our community of change agents at Rice? (500 words)

Architecture Essay Prompt #1

Why are you determined to study architecture? Could you please elaborate on your past experiences and how they have motivated you to apply to Rice University and the School of Architecture in particular? (250 words)

Architecture Essay Prompt #2

Please expand on relevant experiences and motivations outside of your academic trajectory that have inspired you to study architecture, focusing on aspects that are not accommodated by other prompts in the application. (250 words)

Rice University’s The Box

In keeping with Rice’s long-standing tradition, please share an image of something that appeals to you.