Barnard College essay prompts
2025-26verified Barnard College admissions
These are the most recent published prompts. Final 2026-27 supplements typically land by early August. These are the most recent prompts Kolly has verified for this school. Schools typically publish final 2026-27 supplements by early August; check the official source below before submitting.
Imagined Conversation / Why Barnard
Required: Rooted in a history of trailblazing women, Barnard College is a collaborative community of care shaped by bold women with a multitude of perspectives. Choose one woman— historical, fictional, contemporary, or personally significant— whose views differ from your own. Imagine a conversation with her. What would you discuss? How might her perspective challenge or shift your own? Share how this new mindset could influence your approach to learning and engagement both in and beyond the classroom at Barnard.
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Common questions
- What are the Barnard College essay prompts for 2025-26?
- Barnard College lists Imagined Conversation / Why Barnard (1 prompt) for 2025-26.
- How many essays does Barnard College require?
- Barnard College requires 1 essay based on the published group instructions for 2025-26. The page lists 1 required and 0 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the Barnard College supplemental essays?
- Barnard College currently lists no word or character limits for school-specific essays.