Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
University of Colorado Boulder supplemental essays.
The essay question University of Colorado Boulder asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against colorado.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short answer, 25–250 words.
What you hope to study
25–250 words
What do you hope to study, and why, at CU Boulder? Or if you don't know quite yet, think about your studies so far, extracurricular/after-school activities, jobs, volunteering, future goals, or anything else that has shaped your interests.
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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