Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Boston University supplemental essays.
The essay question Boston University asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against bu.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short essay, 300 words or less.
An optional Additional Information box lets you add anything else.
What excites you about BU
Up to 300 words
What about being a student at BU most excites you?
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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