Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana supplemental essays.
All 2 essay questions Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against saintmarys.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short answer, 50–500 words: answer one of two in a few sentences.
Your future self
As you think about your future self, tell us more about who you envision (or who you hope to become). This may be qualities or characteristics you hope to develop, it may be professional or personal aspirations, or it might be experiences you want to have. A combination of these is good, too.
Pick one of the two.
How to approach it
- Pick one moment and stay there. Readers remember a scene, not a summary.
- Spend at least a third of the essay on what you thought and how you changed.
- Read it out loud. If a line doesn’t sound like you, it isn’t done yet.
Surprise us
Surprise us! Share anything you would like that might help us get to know you more.
Pick one of the two.
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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