Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Marist University supplemental essays.
The essay question Marist University asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against marist.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short essay, up to 250 words.
Marist also has an optional box (up to 50 words) for links to a blog, video or website you want the admission committee to see.
Why Marist
Up to 250 words
Why do you think Marist is a good match for 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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