Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
The American University of Rome supplemental essays.
All 2 essay questions The American University of Rome asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against aur.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short answer, 50–150 words, plus an optional note.
AUR asks for your authentic voice: honesty, specificity and reflection matter more than polished language.
How you hope to change
What is one thing you hope will be different about you by the end of your first year at AUR?
How to approach it
- Pick one moment and stay there. Readers remember a scene, not a summary.
- Spend at least a third of the essay on what you thought and how you changed.
- Read it out loud. If a line doesn’t sound like you, it isn’t done yet.
Optional: anything else
Is there anything you would like us to be aware of when reviewing your application?
How to approach it
- Answer the exact question asked, in the first few lines.
- Use one real example instead of three general ones.
- Read it out loud before you submit.
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