Occidental College essay prompts

    2026-27verified Occidental College admissions

    Why Oxy

    Why are you applying to Occidental? Why do you think Occidental is the right place for you to pursue your interests?

    250 words max · Required

    About the application

    Applies via the Common App.

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    What are the Occidental College essay prompts for 2026-27?
    Occidental College lists Why Oxy (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
    How many essays does Occidental College require?
    Occidental 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 Occidental College supplemental essays?
    The published word and character limits are 250 words max.