Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
University of Illinois Springfield supplemental essays.
The essay question University of Illinois Springfield asks this year, word for word, with the word limit and how to approach it.
Checked against uis.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One optional short answer, up to 150 words.
Optional: anything else
Up to 150 words · Optional
Is there any other information you would like the Admission Committee to consider when reviewing your application that hasn't been included in other parts of the application?
How to approach it
- Answer the exact question asked, in the first few lines.
- Use one real example instead of three general ones.
- Read it out loud before you submit.
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