The University of Tennessee-Knoxville essay prompts

    2026-27verified The University of Tennessee-Knoxville admissions

    Extenuating Circumstances (Optional)

    University of Tennessee Knoxville requires the Common App personal statement. UT also has an optional extenuating circumstances essay — only complete this if there are circumstances about your high school record that you'd like the admissions committee to consider.

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    What are the The University of Tennessee-Knoxville essay prompts for 2026-27?
    The University of Tennessee-Knoxville lists Extenuating Circumstances (Optional) (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
    How many essays does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville require?
    The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently requires no school-specific essays for 2026-27. The page lists 0 required and 1 optional prompts.
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    The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently lists no word or character limits for school-specific essays.