Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Santa Clara University supplemental essays.
The essay question Santa Clara University asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against scu.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short answer, 25–50 words.
Why your major
25–50 words
Why are you interested in pursuing the [Division or Major] selected above?
How to approach it
- Every word counts. Cut warm-up phrases like “I believe that”.
- Specific beats impressive: a real song, a real food, a real place.
- It’s fine to be funny if that’s you.
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