2026–27 application cycle
Bucknell University supplemental essays
Every writing prompt on the Bucknell University application, with word limits. All of it taken from the application itself. One prompt.
- Prompt 1Required
Your major interest
Please explain your interest in your first-choice major/undecided status and your second-choice major, should you opt to list one.
How to approach it
This prompt wants the origin story and the proof, not your resume. Pick the moment the interest became yours. Show one or two things you did about it on your own. Let the school see how you think when nobody assigns the work.
Common questions
What do students ask about these essays?
How many essays does Bucknell University require?
Bucknell University lists 1 writing supplement for the 2026–27 cycle, all required. That’s on top of the main personal statement.
Do the Bucknell University supplemental essays matter?
Yes, and more so at the hardest schools to get into. Grades and scores put you in the pool. Supplements are one of the few places you control what the reader learns about you. A generic why-us essay is one of the most common mistakes students make.
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