University of Minnesota-Twin Cities essay prompts
2026-27verified University of Minnesota-Twin Cities admissions
Academic Interests
The U of M has 8 freshman-admitting colleges and more than 150 majors. Please share a few words about what you'd like to study in college, career paths that interest you, or your favorite subjects in school.
150 words max · Required
Beyond Academics
Beyond academics, what would you like us to know about you that will help us understand how you'll thrive at the U of M?
150 words max · Required
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Common questions
- What are the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities essay prompts for 2026-27?
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities lists Academic Interests (1 prompt); Beyond Academics (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
- How many essays does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities require?
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities requires 2 essays based on the published group instructions for 2026-27. The page lists 2 required and 0 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 150 words max.