Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
The American University of Paris supplemental essays.
The essay question The American University of Paris asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against aup.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short essay, up to 300 words.
Why AUP
Up to 300 words
What is it about The American University of Paris that has led you to apply here and how will studying here fit with your educational and personal goals?
How to approach it
- Name things you could only find at this college: a class, a professor, a program, a tradition.
- Tie every detail to something true about you.
- Swap test: if another college’s name fits your sentence, it’s too general.
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