Types of Supplemental Essays We Write

Every college has its own supplemental prompts, and every prompt type demands a different approach. Our college supplemental essay writing service covers all of them.

"Why Us" Essays

The most common supplement and the easiest to get wrong. These schools want proof you've researched their specific programs, professors, and campus culture. A generic "Why Us" essay that could apply anywhere will hurt more than help, which is exactly why our "Why Us" essay writing service researches each school individually. Schools: Harvard, Yale, Duke, Penn, Stanford, Columbia

"Why This Major" Essays

Connect your academic interests to a specific department's strengths, faculty research, and career pathways. These prompts test whether you understand what makes studying your major at this particular university different from anywhere else. Schools: MIT, Stanford, Columbia, Carnegie Mellon

Community & Diversity Essays

Show how you'll contribute to campus life beyond the classroom. These college-specific prompts ask what you bring to the community, not just what you want from it. Schools: Princeton, Brown, Northwestern, Michigan

Activity & Passion Essays

Go deeper on your most meaningful extracurricular. Not resume bullet points, but the story, the specific moments, and the impact you've had. Schools: UChicago, Johns Hopkins, Yale, Dartmouth

Short Answer Questions

Tight, memorable responses in 50 to 150 words where every word earns its place. These school-specific prompts demand precision and personality in equal measure. Schools: All schools with supplemental prompts

Creative & Oddball Prompts

"Find x." "What's so odd about odd numbers?" "Letter to your future roommate." These require genuine intellectual curiosity without forced quirkiness. Schools: UChicago, MIT, Tufts, UVA

Why Choose Our Service

Other services write generic essays and swap in the school name. Our writers research each school's programs, values, and prompt patterns before writing a single word.

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School-Specific Research for Every Essay

Your "Why Stanford" essay could never be mistaken for your "Why Columbia" essay. We study each school's actual programs, faculty, traditions, and culture before drafting.

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We Write, Not Just Edit

Most services offer "coaching" or "editing" and hand the hard work back to you. We deliver complete, polished school-specific essays built from your experiences.

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100% Human-Written and AI-Verified

Zero AI. Zero templates. Every college supplement is written by a real person and includes a GPTZero detection report. Run it through your own detector.

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Voice-Matched to Your Application

We review your Common App essay and writing samples first. Your supplements sound like you, not a different person. Admissions officers read everything together.

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Built for Volume, Not Just One Essay

Applying to 12 schools with 25+ supplements? We coordinate across your entire list so no two essays repeat themes and every school gets genuinely unique content.

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From $79 vs. $4,900+ for Coaching

Private admissions consultants charge $4,900 to $9,900 for supplemental packages. We deliver professional university-specific essays at a fraction of that cost.

How Our Supplemental Essay Service Works

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Share Your College List

Tell us which schools you're applying to, your deadlines, and share your Common App essay. We review your existing materials to match your voice and identify which supplemental prompts overlap across schools.

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Get Matched With a Supplemental Essay Writer

We assign you a writer who knows your target schools. Before drafting, your supplemental essay writer researches each college's specific programs, values, and culture so every essay is built from real institutional knowledge.

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Review School-Specific Drafts

Receive essays tailored to each school's unique college-specific prompts. Every "Why Us" essay references actual professors, courses, and opportunities. Nothing generic, nothing recycled.

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Revise Until Perfect

Request unlimited revisions until every supplement is exactly right. Your writer stays with your project from first draft through final submission. Need last minute supplemental essay help? Rush turnaround available.

Meet Your Supplemental Essay Writers

Former admissions officers. MFA writers. College counselors who've guided thousands through holistic review. Every school-specific supplemental essay writer on our team has read what gets accepted and what triggers red flags.

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Priya S.

MA in Higher Education
99% On-Time
4.9 297 reviews
612 Orders

Competencies:

Why This Major Essays Academic Interest Prompts Program Research

Priya connects students' academic interests to specific departments, labs, and faculty at each target school. Her "Why This Major" essays consistently demonstrate the kind of institutional knowledge that admissions officers notice immediately.

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Nathan H.

Former Duke Admissions Reader
100% On-Time
4.9 290 reviews
534 Orders

Competencies:

Why This School Essays School Research Demonstrated Interest

Nathan spent 4 years reading applications at Duke before joining our team. He knows exactly what makes a "Why Duke" essay land and applies that same insider perspective to every school he writes for. His supplements reference specific programs, professors, and opportunities that most applicants miss.

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Carlos M.

College Consultant, 10 Years
98% On-Time
4.8 449 reviews
823 Orders

Competencies:

Top 50 Schools Multi-School Packages Deadline Management

Carlos has written supplements for 200+ schools over a decade of independent consulting. When students come in with 15 schools and 3 weeks until deadline, he's the one who builds the strategic plan and delivers every essay on time.

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Hannah W.

Former Northwestern Admissions
100% On-Time
4.9 356 reviews
489 Orders

Competencies:

Community Essays Diversity Statements Contribution Prompts

Hannah read thousands of "What will you contribute?" essays during her 3 years at Northwestern. She specializes in helping students articulate what they bring to a campus community without sounding rehearsed or generic.

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Derek J.

PhD Candidate, Education Policy
99% On-Time
4.8 298 reviews
412 Orders

Competencies:

Activity/Passion Essays Extracurricular Deep-Dives Impact Narratives

Derek helps students turn extracurricular bullet points into compelling stories. His activity essays focus on the specific moments and personal growth that admissions readers remember, not just titles and hours logged.

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My "Why Duke" Essay Actually Sounded Like I Knew Duke

"I was worried it would be a generic essay with Duke's name pasted in. It wasn't. The writer referenced a specific research lab and a professor whose work connects to my interest in bioethics. My counselor read it and said it was the strongest supplement in my entire application."

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14 Supplements in 3 Weeks. All Done.

"I had 14 supplemental essays due between December 28 and January 2. I was completely burned out after writing my Common App essay and first few supplements. They handled every single one, each tailored to the specific school. I got into 4 of my top 6."

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Passed Every AI Detector I Tried

"Biggest fear was getting flagged for AI. I ran every essay through GPTZero, Originality.ai, and my school's Turnitin. All came back clean. The writing actually sounded like me because they read my Common App essay first and matched my voice."

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They Knew What Northwestern Actually Wanted

"Other services I looked at had no clue what specific schools were looking for. My writer had actually worked in Northwestern admissions. She knew exactly how to frame my community essay for their collaborative culture. That level of school-specific knowledge made all the difference."

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Rush Order Saved My EA Deadline

"I completely underestimated how long supplements would take. Found CollegeEssay 4 days before my Early Action deadline with 3 supplements unwritten. Got all three back in 48 hours. They were specific to each school and needed barely any revisions."

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Voice Matched Perfectly Across 8 Schools

"I wrote my personal statement myself but needed help with supplements for 8 schools. I was scared admissions would notice a different voice. They studied my Common App essay first and every supplement sounded like me. Just a more polished, more specific version of me."

Frequently Asked Questions

How do your writers create school-specific supplements for schools they didn't attend?

Every order starts with research. Your writer studies the target school's specific programs, faculty, campus culture, traditions, and recent developments before writing a single word. For "Why Us" essays, they identify professors whose research connects to your interests, clubs that match your activities, and opportunities unique to that school. Many of our writers are former admissions officers who spent years reading applications at specific institutions. They know what genuine demonstrated interest looks like because they used to evaluate it.

Will my supplemental essays pass AI detection?

Yes. Every essay is written by a human writer, not generated by AI. We include a GPTZero detection report with every order. You're welcome to run the essays through your own detector too. Our writers sign contracts prohibiting AI use, and we verify compliance through internal checks. If any essay flags on a major detection tool, we rewrite it free under our AI Detection Guarantee.

Will my supplements sound like me or like a completely different person?

They'll sound like you. Before writing, your writer reviews your Common App essay, activities list, and any other writing samples you share. The goal is to match your natural voice so admissions officers reading your full application see one consistent person across every essay. If the voice feels off, revisions are unlimited until it matches.

I'm applying to 10+ schools. Can you really handle that many supplements?

That's actually what we're built for. Most of our students apply to 8-15 schools with 15-30 total supplemental prompts. We start with a prompt overlap analysis to identify which essays share themes across schools so you're not paying for redundant work. Your writer coordinates across your entire list to make sure no two essays repeat the same stories or angles, and every school gets genuinely unique content.

Can I pay someone to write my supplemental essays, and how much does it cost?

Yes. Our supplemental essay writing service starts at $79 per essay for short answers with a 7-day turnaround. Standard essays (150-350 words) start at $99. We offer package discounts: 10% off for 5-9 essays, 15% off for 10-19, and 20% off for 20 or more. All prices include school-specific research, AI detection reports, and unlimited revisions. No hidden fees.

Is your supplemental essay writing service legitimate?

We've been operating since 2010 with over 10,000 admission essays completed. We're rated 4.8 out of 5 on Sitejabber based on 2,800+ verified reviews. Every essay comes with an AI detection report and plagiarism scan. You can verify our reviews, read student testimonials, and browse samples before placing an order.

What if two schools ask similar "Why Us?" questions? Do I get the same essay twice?

Never. Even when supplemental prompts overlap, each school has different programs, culture, and values that make the answers genuinely different. Your writer identifies the overlap, then crafts distinct responses that reference school-specific details for each one. A "Why Stanford" essay and a "Why Columbia" essay might start from a similar interest, but every supporting detail is unique to that school.

Is using a supplemental essay writing service ethical?

We provide writing assistance similar to working with a private college counselor or admissions consultant. You share your experiences, interests, and goals. We help articulate them in school-specific essays that reflect your authentic story. Families who can afford $5,000-$10,000 private consultants have had this kind of help for decades. We make the same level of support accessible to everyone.

What if I don't like the first draft?

Request a revision. Your writer stays assigned to your project and revises until you're satisfied. Revisions are unlimited for 14 days after delivery with no extra charge. Most students request 1-2 rounds of revisions to fine-tune specific details or adjust tone. You communicate directly with your writer, so feedback is fast.

Can you help with last minute supplements before my EA/ED deadline?

Yes. Our rush turnaround delivers essays in 24-48 hours. If you're up against a November 1st Early Action or November 15th Early Decision deadline, we can handle it. Rush pricing starts at $149 per short answer. Even on tight timelines, every essay still includes school-specific research and an AI detection report.

Our Guarantees

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School-Specificity Guarantee

If any supplement reads like it could apply to a different school, we rewrite it at no cost.

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AI Detection Guarantee

Every essay includes a GPTZero detection report. If any supplement flags as AI-generated, we rewrite it free.

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On-Time Delivery Guarantee

Your essays arrive by the agreed deadline or you get a full refund. EA, ED, or Regular Decision. We don't miss dates.

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If we can't meet your requirements after revisions, you get a full refund.

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What You Get With Every Essay Order

School-Specific Research

Every essay starts with research into your target school's programs, faculty, traditions, and culture. This isn't an add-on. It's how we write every supplement.

Free AI Detection Report

GPTZero verification included with every order. Run it through your own detector too. We're confident it'll pass.

Voice-Matching Review

We study your Common App essay and writing samples before drafting. Your supplements sound like you, so admissions officers see one consistent applicant across every essay.

Unlimited Revisions for 14 Days

Not quite right? Your writer revises until you're satisfied. No extra charge, no revision caps. Your writer stays assigned to your project throughout.

Prompt Overlap Analysis

Applying to multiple schools? We identify which supplemental prompts share themes so you're not paying for redundant work. One strategic plan across your entire college list.

Direct Writer Communication

Message your supplemental essay writer directly with questions, updates, or additional context. Average response time: 2 hours.

Supplemental Essay Samples

See the difference school-specific research makes. Each sample below was written for one university based on that school's actual programs, traditions, and admissions priorities. Every sample includes its AI detection report.

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Supplemental Essays for Every School, Every Situation

Whether you're targeting Ivy League schools, Top 25 programs, or state flagships, our supplemental essay help for Ivy League and competitive universities is built on the same foundation: individual school research before every draft. Harvard, Stanford, or your state honors college. The research process doesn't change based on ranking.

Most students applying to competitive colleges face 15 to 30 supplemental prompts across their school list. Our service is designed for that volume. We coordinate across your full application so themes don't repeat, voices stay consistent, and every school gets college application essay supplements that are genuinely unique to that institution.

Regular Decision deadlines in January, Early Action in November, rolling admissions year-round. Whatever your timeline, we match it. Our rush supplemental essay service delivers in 24 to 48 hours for students up against tight deadlines without cutting corners on school-specific research or quality.

From 100-word short answers to 650-word extended responses, from "Why Us" essays to creative prompts, application supplement writing is all we do on this page. We're not a generic essay mill that happens to offer supplements. This is a dedicated service backed by writers who specialize in college admissions and university-specific essays.

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Pricing for Our Supplemental Essays

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Short Answer (up to 150 words)

$79

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$149

Standard Essay (150-350 words)

$99

$119

$149

$179

Extended Essay (350-500 words)

$129

$149

$179

$219

Long Essay (500-650 words)

$159

$179

$219

$259

5-9 Essay Package (10% off)

from $71

from $89

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10-19 Essay Package (15% off)

from $67

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20+ Essay Package (20% off)

from $63

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Prices per essay. Package discounts applied automatically at checkout. All orders include school-specific research, AI detection report, plagiarism report, prompt overlap analysis, and unlimited revisions. You never pay for redundant essays.

Writer Level

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Expert college supplement writer
Senior
+$29
10+ years admissions experience
Former AO
+$59
Ex-admissions officer from target school

Delivery Speed

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7-10 days
Priority
+$20/essay
3-5 days
Rush
+$40/essay
24-48 hours

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