Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
St. Thomas University, Canada supplemental essays.
All 3 essay questions St. Thomas University, Canada asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against stu.ca and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One essay, 100–800 words, one short answer up to 250, and an optional note.
Why St. Thomas
Why are you interested in pursuing university studies at St. Thomas University?
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 program
Discuss your reasons for pursuing university studies in the Major/Academic Program selected above?
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.
Optional: experience and achievements
Please discuss your work experience, academic achievements, special projects, international experiences or participation in exchange programs, extracurricular involvement, or anything else you'd like us to know about you.
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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