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UT Austin Essay Prompt 2 (2026-2027)
The University of Texas at Austin's supplemental essay 2 of 16 for the 2026-2027 application: the prompt, the limit, when it is due, and how to answer it. Verified on August 7, 2026.
“Think of all the activities — both in and outside of school — that you have been involved with during high school. Which one are you most proud of and why? (Guidance for students: This can include an extracurricular activity, a club/organization, volunteer activity, work or a family responsibility.)”
Limit: 300 words. Deadlines: Early Action: October 15, 2026. Regular Decision: December 1, 2026. Scholarships: December 10, 2026.
What UT Austin is really asking
Which thing you did says the most about you, and can you explain why it mattered without boasting?
The mistake most applicants make
Picking the most impressive activity instead of the most meaningful. A job or a family responsibility often wins this essay.
Do this instead
Choose the one with a story: a specific hard day, a problem you solved, a person you affected. Show the work, then say plainly why you are proud. If it connects to your major essay, even better.
How to spend 300 words
300 words is two or three short paragraphs: the specific moment, what it revealed or changed, and why it points to this school. Cut any sentence that could appear in another applicant's essay.
How to start
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What is the UT Austin essay 2 prompt for 2026-2027?
"Think of all the activities — both in and outside of school — that you have been involved with during high school. Which one are you most proud of and why? (Guidance for students: This can include an extracurricular activity, a club/organization, volunteer activity, work or a family responsibility.)" The limit is 300 words.
How long should the UT Austin essay 2 be?
300 words. 300 words is two or three short paragraphs: the specific moment, what it revealed or changed, and why it points to this school. Cut any sentence that could appear in another applicant's essay.
When is the UT Austin essay due?
With the application: Early Action: October 15, 2026. Regular Decision: December 1, 2026. Scholarships: December 10, 2026.
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The other UT Austin prompts
Prompt and limit for 2026-2027, verified on August 7, 2026. Always confirm on The University of Texas at Austin's official admissions site before submitting.