Columbia University 2023-2024 Supplemental Essays - What You Need to Know

Columbia has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants hoping to join the college's Class of 2028. In this video I discuss how you can make the most of these opportunities to further differentiate yourself and your application for the Columbia admissions committee.

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Columbia's 2023-2024 Supplemental Prompts
Instructions

For the list question that follows, there is a 100 word maximum. Please refer to the below guidance when answering this question:
-Your response should be a list of items separated by commas or semicolons.
-Items do not have to be numbered or in any specific order.
-It is not necessary to italicize or underline titles of books or other publications.
-No author names, subtitles or explanatory remarks are needed.

Questions

1. List a selection of texts, resources and outlets that have contributed to your intellectual development outside of academic courses, including but not limited to books, journals, websites, podcasts, essays, plays, presentations, videos, museums and other content that you enjoy. (100 words or fewer)

2. A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia’s diverse and collaborative community. (150 words or fewer)

3. In college/university, students are often challenged in ways that they could not predict or anticipate. It is important to us, therefore, to understand an applicant’s ability to navigate through adversity. Please describe a barrier or obstacle you have faced and discuss the personal qualities, skills or insights you have developed as a result. (150 words or fewer)

4. Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia. (150 words or fewer)

5. What attracts you to your preferred areas of study at Columbia College or Columbia Engineering? (150 words or fewer)

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