Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
Soka University of America supplemental essays.
The essay question Soka University of America asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against soka.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One essay, 500–750 words, uploaded as a file.
Wisdom over knowledge
500–750 words
The philosophy of education underlying SUA’s BA in Liberal Arts curriculum emphasizes the development of wisdom over the mere accumulation of knowledge. Why does this interest you and how do you see it shaping the work you want to do in the world?
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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