VCU Essay Prompt 3 (2026-2027)
Virginia Commonwealth University's supplemental essay 3 of 3 for the 2026-2027 application: the prompt, the limit, when it is due, and how to answer it. Verified on August 21, 2026.
“Are you electing a VCU Honors College Guaranteed Admission Program at the time of application, and if so which one? Medicine Dentistry Dental Hygiene Pharmacy Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Nursing Clinical Radiation Sciences Medical Laboratory Sciences”
Limit: 250 words (optional). Deadlines: Regular Decision: January 15, 2027. Rolling Admission: April 1, 2027. Scholarships: November 1, 2026.
What VCU is really asking
Which program, and why?
The mistake most applicants make
Not being specific.
Do this instead
Name it and give one reason from your experience.
How to spend 250 words
250 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.
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What is the VCU essay 3 prompt for 2026-2027?
"Are you electing a VCU Honors College Guaranteed Admission Program at the time of application, and if so which one? Medicine Dentistry Dental Hygiene Pharmacy Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Nursing Clinical Radiation Sciences Medical Laboratory Sciences" The limit is 250 words and the prompt is optional.
How long should the VCU essay 3 be?
250 words. 250 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 VCU essay due?
With the application: Regular Decision: January 15, 2027. Rolling Admission: April 1, 2027. Scholarships: November 1, 2026.
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The other VCU prompts
Prompt and limit for 2026-2027, verified on August 21, 2026. Always confirm on Virginia Commonwealth University's official admissions site before submitting.