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Santa Clara University supplemental essays—any examples or advice?

Hello everyone! I'm applying to Santa Clara University, and I need to work on the supplemental essays. Does anyone have any examples or advice on how to approach them? Any tips or things to avoid when writing these essays? Thanks!

a year ago

Hello! Great to hear you're applying to Santa Clara University! For its supplements, SCU typically asks applicants to address specific aspects of the University, such as its core values or its Jesuit heritage. You can find the current SCU prompt and a breakdown of how to approach it in this CollegeVine article: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-santa-clara-university-essays

For an example of a Santa Clara essay from a real student, check out this article as well: https://blog.collegevine.com/santa-clara-university-essay-examples

Overall, remember to be authentic, provide specific examples, and show genuine interest in SCU and its values. Best of luck with your application!

a year ago

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