Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
University of Minnesota Morris supplemental essays.
All 2 essay questions University of Minnesota Morris asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against morris.umn.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: One short answer about your major, up to 150 words. A second applies only if you took time away from school.
Why your major
Please include an explanation of why you would like to study the major(s) you have selected.
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.
If you took time away from school
If you've taken time away from being in school, please address what you've been doing during that time, why you've decided to apply for school now, and your specific interest in the University of Minnesota Morris.
Only if it applies to you.
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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