Lafayette College essay prompts

    2026-27verified Lafayette College admissions

    Why Lafayette

    Why are you applying to Lafayette? Be specific and deliberate about your motivation — what about Lafayette's academic programs, campus, and community draws you here?

    200 words max · Required

    About the application

    Applies via the Common App.

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    What are the Lafayette College essay prompts for 2026-27?
    Lafayette College lists Why Lafayette (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
    How many essays does Lafayette College require?
    Lafayette College 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 Lafayette College supplemental essays?
    The published word and character limits are 200 words max.