Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Carlow University supplemental essays.
The essay question Carlow University asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against carlow.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short answer, a sentence or two.
Why your major
20–250 words
In a sentence or two, please explain why you are interested in the specific academic major you selected above.
How to approach it
- Start with the moment the interest began.
- Show what you’ve already done about it: a class, a project, a book, a job.
- Say where you want to take it, even if you’re not sure yet.
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