Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Emerson College supplemental essays.
All 2 essay questions Emerson College asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against emerson.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: Answer both.
Why your first-choice major
As you know, the academic programs at Emerson College are focused on communication and the arts. Please tell us what influenced you to select your first choice major.
Emerson asks you to keep it brief: 100–200 words.
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.
A powerful metaphor
We often use metaphors to help us understand our world and persuade others. Write about a metaphor that you think is powerful, and explore its potential to be helpful and/or harmful in your thinking.
How to approach it
- Take the question seriously enough to play with it.
- Let your answer show how you think.
- Keep it honest under the fun.
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