Boston College essay prompts
2025-26verified Boston 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.
Dialogue Partner
At Boston College, we draw upon the Jesuit tradition of finding worthwhile conversation partners. We'd like to know who you would choose as a dialogue partner, and what you'd hope to discuss.
400 words max · Required
Community Tradition
Strong communities are sustained by traditions. Boston College's annual calendar is marked with both long-standing and newer traditions that help shape our community. Tell us about a meaningful tradition in your family or community. Why is it important to you, and how does it bring people together or strengthen the bonds of those who participate?
400 words max · Required
Intellectual Conversation
The late BC theology professor, Father Michael Himes, argued that a university is not a place to which you go, but instead, a 'rigorous and sustained conversation about the great questions of human existence, among the widest possible circle of the best possible conversation partners.' Who has been your most meaningful conversation partner, and what profound questions have you considered together?
400 words max · Required
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Common questions
- What are the Boston College essay prompts for 2025-26?
- Boston College lists Dialogue Partner (1 prompt); Community Tradition (1 prompt); Intellectual Conversation (1 prompt) for 2025-26.
- How many essays does Boston College require?
- Boston College requires 3 essays based on the published group instructions for 2025-26. The page lists 3 required and 0 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the Boston College supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 400 words max.