Clemson University essay prompts
2025-26verified Clemson 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.
Academic Interests & Goals
Tell us about your academic interests and professional goals (to the extent that you have identified them at this point). What avenues have you explored to learn more about this or to gain experience in this area to date?
650 words max · Required
Common App Personal Statement (Essay 2)
Submit a response to one of the seven Common App essay prompts. If you have already written a response to one of these prompts in your Common App, that response is considered your second Honors application essay. If one is not on file, you are required to submit a response to one of the seven Common App essay prompts.
650 words max · Required
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Common questions
- What are the Clemson University essay prompts for 2025-26?
- Clemson University lists Academic Interests & Goals (1 prompt); Common App Personal Statement (Essay 2) (1 prompt) for 2025-26.
- How many essays does Clemson University require?
- Clemson University requires 2 essays based on the published group instructions for 2025-26. The page lists 2 required and 0 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the Clemson University supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 650 words max.