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Harvard Supplemental Essays
— The Class of 2027 Guide —

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  • — Information —

    In this section, explore all of this college’s most recent Supplemental Essay Prompts—along with the Supplemental Styles that help streamline the entire essay-building process!

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  • — Inspiration —

    In this section, read successful supplemental essays from our own Accepted Alumni! See the ideas, values, and missions that stand out to admissions at even the most selective colleges.

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  • — Supplemental Essay Prompts —

    Through Guide Section 1 of 3—Information—explore all of this college’s most recent Supplemental Essay Prompts and our strategic Supplemental Styles to innovate your essay-building process!

Supplemental Length


200 Word Maximum

Supplemental Style


Diversity & Difference

Supplemental Essay Prompt 1


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    Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a diverse student body. How will the life experiences that shape who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard?

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Supplemental Length


150 Word Maximum

Supplemental Style


Unique & Uncommon

Supplemental Essay Prompt 2


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    Describe a time when you strongly disagreed with someone about an idea or issue. How did you communicate or engage with this person? What did you learn from this experience?

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150 Word Maximum

Supplemental Style


Extracurriculars & Experiences

Supplemental Essay Prompt 3


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    Briefly describe any of your extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities that have shaped who you are.

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Supplemental Length


150 Word Maximum

Supplemental Style


Major & Missions

Supplemental Essay Prompt 4


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  • — Harvard University Prompt 4 —

    How do you hope to use your Harvard education in the future?

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Supplemental Length


150 Word Maximum

Supplemental Style


Unique & Uncommon

Supplemental Essay Prompt 5


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    Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you.

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Supplemental Strategy


Class of 2027 Applicants

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Insider Information

Supplemental Essay Information


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  • — Supplemental Essay Examples —

    Through Guide Section 2 of 3—Inspiration—read Successful Supplemental Essays from our Accepted Alumni! Discover ideas that stand out to admissions at Harvard, and find inspiration for your own success story.

Accepted Alumni


Essay Example

Supplemental Style


Major & Missions

Supplemental Essay Example


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  • Featured Supplemental Essay Prompt For Harvard University Applicants:

    Briefly describe any of your extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities that have shaped who you are. 150 Word Maximum.

    Successful Supplemental Essay Example From Our Accepted Alumni Student:

    With the [Town] Partnership of Youth & Families, I had the opportunity to work with a local coalition to reduce and prevent youth substance abuse. I was fortunate to deliver presentations on youth substance abuse survey results, examine trends, and promote positive developmental assets throughout our community.

    As the Director of my high school’s Peer Mentoring Program, I worked to recruit academically-motivated juniors and seniors to tutor underclassmen.

    With Future Business Leaders of America, I was able to cultivate interest and understanding of business and entrepreneurship through fundraising events. I also had the opportunity to build business and leadership skills through workshops and field trips.

    As Student Government President, I had the opportunity to lead cabinet meetings to plan and direct school-wide events. Together, we facilitated the Homecoming Dance, Blood Drives, Spirit Week, Battle of the Classes, Underclassmen Awards, Senior Award, Graduation, Christmas Toy Drive, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and Positivity Week.

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