Williams essay prompts
2026-27verified Williams College admissions
Optional Writing Supplement (Academic Paper)
Optional Writing Supplement: Williams does not require a writing supplement. If you are interested in submitting an example of your academic writing, you may share a 3-5 page paper (excluding citations) written in the last year. The paper may be creative or analytical, can cover any topic, and need not be graded. Please include a description of the assignment or prompt and do not submit lab reports.
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Common questions
- What are the Williams essay prompts for 2026-27?
- Williams lists Optional Writing Supplement (Academic Paper) (1 prompt) for 2026-27.
- How many essays does Williams require?
- Williams currently requires no school-specific essays for 2026-27. The page lists 0 required and 1 optional prompts.
- What are the word limits for the Williams supplemental essays?
- Williams currently lists no word or character limits for school-specific essays.