Morehouse College essay prompts
2026-27verified Morehouse College admissions
These are the most recent published prompts. Final 2026-27 supplements typically land by early August.
Ethos & Personalization
Morehouse College is known for its rich history and legacy. Please describe how your unique background and life experiences would contribute to the Morehouse brotherhood and enrich the campus community.
500 words max · Required
Leadership & Service
Morehouse College seeks to develop leaders who use their talents, skills, and passion to serve their communities. Tell us about a time you took initiative or demonstrated leadership in your school, community, or family.
500 words max · Required
Optional Additional Context
Is there anything else you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you that is not reflected elsewhere in your application?
250 words max · Optional
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Common questions
- What are the Morehouse College essay prompts for 2026-27?
- Morehouse College lists Ethos & Personalization (1 prompt); Leadership & Service (1 prompt); Optional Additional Context (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
- How many essays does Morehouse College require?
- Morehouse College requires 2 essays based on the published group instructions for 2026-27. The page lists 2 required and 1 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the Morehouse College supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 500 words max, 250 words max.