Supplemental essays · 2026–27 application
University of Washington Tacoma supplemental essays.
All 2 essay questions University of Washington Tacoma asks this year, word for word, with the word limits and how to approach each one.
Checked against tacoma.uw.edu and the Common App application on October 17, 2026
What you write: No supplemental essay. Optional statements if your GPA is below 2.75 or you need to clarify an answer.
If your GPA is below 2.75
If your current cumulative grade point average is below a 2.75, then you are encouraged to submit an additional statement reflecting on your past academic performance and future potential. If applicable, describe any personal hardships or barriers you've had to overcome and explain how they affected your grade point average.
Only if it applies to you.
How to approach it
- Keep the hard part short. Most of the essay is what you did next.
- Show the steps you took, with real details.
- End with what you understand now that you didn’t before.
Optional: clarify an answer
You may use this space if you need to further explain or clarify answers you have given elsewhere in your 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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