Coalition Application Essay Prompts
You matter, and so does your story ✏️
As part of your application, some colleges require an essay. The Coalition’s essay prompts allow you to share experiences or perspectives that shape who you are – because your story and your identity matters.
Select a prompt from the list below, and share an essay of about 500-650 words that will help admissions counselors get to know you.
Looking for additional support? Check out the Coalition’s resources on writing your essay
Essay prompts (for 2023-24 & 2024-25)
Tell a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.
What interests or excites you? How does it shape who you are now or who you might become in the future?
Describe a time when you had a positive impact on others. What were the challenges? What were the rewards?
Has there been a time when an idea or belief of yours was questioned? How did you respond? What did you learn?
What success have you achieved or obstacle have you faced? What advice would you give a sibling or friend going through a similar experience?
Submit an essay on a topic of your choice.