Indiana University-Bloomington essay prompts

    2026-27verified Indiana University-Bloomington admissions

    Academic & Career Plans

    Describe your academic and career plans and any special interest (for example, undergraduate research, academic interests, leadership opportunities, etc.) that you are eager to pursue as an undergraduate at Indiana University. If you encountered any unusual circumstances, challenges, or obstacles in pursuit of your education, share those experiences and how you overcame them.

    400 words max · Required

    About the application

    Applies via the Common App.

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    What are the Indiana University-Bloomington essay prompts for 2026-27?
    Indiana University-Bloomington lists Academic & Career Plans (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
    How many essays does Indiana University-Bloomington require?
    Indiana University-Bloomington requires 1 essay based on the published group instructions for 2026-27. The page lists 1 required and 0 optional prompts.
    What are the word limits for the Indiana University-Bloomington supplemental essays?
    The published word and character limits are 400 words max.