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Boston University Essay Prompt 2 (2026-2027)
Boston University's supplemental essay 2 of 2 for the 2026-2027 application: the prompt, the limit, when it is due, and how to answer it. Verified on August 7, 2026.
“Are you going upload additional information, materials, or writing samples to the BU Common App? Please let us know what you plan on submitting”
Limit: 50 words. Deadlines: Early Decision: November 2, 2026. Early Decision II: January 5, 2027. Regular Decision: January 5, 2027. Scholarships: December 1, 2026.
What Boston University is really asking
Do you know what you are submitting and why?
The mistake most applicants make
Uploading extras that repeat the application.
Do this instead
If you have something that adds new information, name it and say in one sentence why it matters. If not, say no.
How to spend 50 words
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What is the Boston University essay 2 prompt for 2026-2027?
"Are you going upload additional information, materials, or writing samples to the BU Common App? Please let us know what you plan on submitting" The limit is 50 words.
How long should the Boston University essay 2 be?
50 words. 50 words is two or three sentences. Lead with the concrete thing, skip the preamble, and let the last sentence say what it means to you.
When is the Boston University essay due?
With the application: Early Decision: November 2, 2026. Early Decision II: January 5, 2027. Regular Decision: January 5, 2027. Scholarships: December 1, 2026.
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