Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Global College supplemental essays.
All 3 essay questions Shanghai Jiao Tong University Global College asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against content.commonapp.org on October 17, 2026
What you write: Three short answers, up to 500 words each.
Why GC
Question 1 of 3 · Up to 500 words
Why are you interested in GC?
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.
Why your major
Question 2 of 3 · Up to 500 words
Discuss your reasons for pursuing your major.
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.
An activity or job
Question 3 of 3 · Up to 500 words
Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences.
How to approach it
- Pick one activity, not your whole resume.
- Show one moment of what you actually did.
- Say why it matters to you, not only what it is.
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