William & Mary essay prompts
2026-27verified William & Mary admissions
Community (Optional Prompt A)
Are there any particular communities that are important to you, and how do you see yourself being a part of our community?
300 words max · Optional
Academic Interest / Goal (Optional Prompt B)
Share more about a personal academic interest or career goal.
300 words max · Optional
About the application
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Common questions
- What are the William & Mary essay prompts for 2026-27?
- William & Mary lists Community (Optional Prompt A) (1 prompt); Academic Interest / Goal (Optional Prompt B) (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
- How many essays does William & Mary require?
- William & Mary currently requires no school-specific essays for 2026-27. The page lists 0 required and 2 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the William & Mary supplemental essays?
- The published word and character limits are 300 words max.