Count every supplement here. Inventory columns and Categories A through D live in supplement essay planning. Deadline first, then school weight. How to write a hook or a throughline is a different page.
Categories (tag each prompt)
- A: Fully portable (same prompt type, no school name)
- B: Adaptable (core draft plus a school-specific landing)
- C: School-specific (Why Us or a program prompt)
- D: Short takes (150 words or shorter)
School inventory
Record one row per school first, then split prompts in the matrix below.
| School | Deadline (EA/ED/RD date) | # of supplements | Total word count | Why Us? (Y/N) | Prompt types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prompt matrix (deadline first)
Sort by the earliest deadline. Then mark school weight. Batch Category A. Write Category C when you are fresh.
| Prompt | School(s) | Category A–D | Deadline | Weight (top / target / other) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Map one personal-statement scene on the Personal Statement Scene Map. For help, explore undergraduate admissions services.