iamplanetjanet Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Hello, I am planning on applying this cycle. I know most schools list "supplementals" that are required. Are these usually just additional questions to answer, or do they require additional essays to be written? Does it vary by the school, and do schools release this before CASPA opens up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Varies by school. You should be able to find details on the programs’ websites.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamplanetjanet Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 @UGoLong Some websites I didn't see explicitly mention what is on the supplemental. I am wondering if you know if these schools tend to release certain essay prompts earlier than in April or if we have to wait? Or should I just reach out to the current students? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 @UGoLong Some websites I didn't see explicitly mention what is on the supplemental. I am wondering if you know if these schools tend to release certain essay prompts earlier than in April or if we have to wait? Or should I just reach out to the current students?I would reach out to the general email for the program you are talking about. They should be able to tell you when specific instructions will become available and when your response is required.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Most do not 'release' prompts early. Usually they want you to complete CASPA and then you are either directed to the supplemental or sent a specific method of completing it. Some programs even only offer supplementals to limited applicants (i.e everyone who applies through CASPA will not necessarily be invited to complete a supplemental and be considered for interview). They can include any variety of information: questions, essays, re-entering your transcript info...whatever the school decides they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panglossian Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Some supplementals are within CASPA and can be completed right away. Some supplementals are emailed to you later in the summer. I applied to 15 schools in the 2018-2019 cycle and received supplemental essay questions from 9 programs. A few of the remaining 6 programs chose not to send me a supplemental (basically a rejection) and some of them didn't have a supplemental/the supplemental was in the form of basic questions and payment. Hope this gives you a better idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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