UNC essay prompts
2025-26verified University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admissions
These are the most recent published prompts. Final 2026-27 supplements typically land by early August. These are the most recent prompts Kolly has verified for this school. Schools typically publish final 2026-27 supplements by early August; check the official source below before submitting.
Community Impact / Personal Quality
Discuss one of your personal qualities and share a story, anecdote, or memory of how it helped you make a positive impact on a community. This could be your current community or another community you have engaged.
No limit listed · Required
About the application
Applies via the Common App.
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Common questions
- What are the UNC essay prompts for 2025-26?
- UNC lists Community Impact / Personal Quality (1 prompt) for 2025-26.
- How many essays does UNC require?
- UNC requires 1 essay based on the published group instructions for 2025-26. The page lists 1 required and 0 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the UNC supplemental essays?
- UNC currently lists no word or character limits for school-specific essays.