Brigham Young University essay prompts
2025-26verified Brigham Young University 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.
Why Transfer
Why are you applying to transfer from your current institution?
No limit listed · Required
Intellectual Engagement
Describe a topic, idea, or experience that you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. What have you done to learn more or engage further in the topic, idea, or experience? What resources do you use to learn more?
No limit listed · Required
Character & Identity
Tell us about the experiences and characteristics that are important to you as an individual.
No limit listed · Required
Academic Preparation (Transfer)
How has your initial college experience prepared you for the academic rigor of BYU? Tell us what you have done to challenge yourself academically. Be specific.
No limit listed · Required
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Common questions
- What are the Brigham Young University essay prompts for 2025-26?
- Brigham Young University lists Why Transfer (1 prompt); Intellectual Engagement (1 prompt); Character & Identity (1 prompt); Academic Preparation (Transfer) (1 prompt) for 2025-26.
- How many essays does Brigham Young University require?
- Brigham Young University requires 4 essays based on the published group instructions for 2025-26. The page lists 4 required and 0 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the Brigham Young University supplemental essays?
- Brigham Young University currently lists no word or character limits for school-specific essays.