CUNY Hunter College essay prompts
2025-26verified CUNY Hunter 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.
Open Topic (Freshman)
Share an essay on any topic. You may use an essay that you have previously written or one that discusses a topic of your choice.
500 words max · Required
Something Meaningful (Freshman)
Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application. You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.
500 words max · Required
Significant Experience (Transfer, Optional)
Describe a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken or ethical dilemma you have faced and how it affected you personally.
600 words max · Optional
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Common questions
- What are the CUNY Hunter College essay prompts for 2025-26?
- CUNY Hunter College lists Open Topic (Freshman) (1 prompt); Something Meaningful (Freshman) (1 prompt); Significant Experience (Transfer, Optional) (1 prompt) for 2025-26.
- How many essays does CUNY Hunter College require?
- CUNY Hunter College requires 2 essays based on the published group instructions for 2025-26. The page lists 2 required and 1 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the CUNY Hunter College supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 500 words max, 600 words max.