Boston University Essay Prompts 2026-27
For the 2026-27 cycle: 1 required essay, program supplements for 1 program.
Some prompts below are awaiting official confirmation for the 2026-27 cycle and reflect the most recent published set. They are flagged where they appear.
BU accepts the Common App, so the personal statement is also part of your application. It counts once across all your Common App schools.
Prompts under a program heading apply only if you are applying to that program.
For every applicant
Why BU
One guide reports a choice between two prompts instead. Awaiting 2026-27 confirmation
What about being a student at BU most excites you? How do you hope to contribute to our campus community?
300 words max
Kilachand Honors College
Kilachand Honors College essay (choose one)
Awaiting 2026-27 confirmation
What about the Kilachand Honors College resonates with you, and how would Kilachand’s curriculum fulfill your academic, creative, intellectual, and/or professional goals?
600 words max
If you could create a new Kilachand course, what would it be? How would your imagined course align with the core values of Kilachand?
600 words max
Checked against official sources. Last verified August 28, 2026.
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