Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Maryland Institute College of Art supplemental essays.
All 2 essay questions Maryland Institute College of Art asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against mica.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: Answer one or both, in one box of up to 650 words.
Your art activities beyond class
Please list any activities that demonstrate your interest and experience in fine arts, studio arts, or design beyond classroom instruction. This should supplement or enhance those already listed in the "Activities" section of the Common App.
Answer one or both.
How to approach it
- Each item should say something about you that the rest of the application doesn’t.
- Mix serious and small. A list of only big ideals reads like a poster.
- Use the exact format asked for. Don’t write sentences if it wants a list.
Activities that show care
Please list any activities that have meaningfully and substantially contributed to your family or community in ways that demonstrate compassion and caring.
Answer one or both.
How to approach it
- Each item should say something about you that the rest of the application doesn’t.
- Mix serious and small. A list of only big ideals reads like a poster.
- Use the exact format asked for. Don’t write sentences if it wants a list.
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