Queens College (NY) supplemental essays, 2026-27
Queens College (NY) lists 2 supplemental questions for 2026-27, 1,000 words in all. None is a direct "why us" question, so strong drafts from other schools can often be adapted.
The 2 prompts
In the order the school lists them. A limit appears only where the school prints one.
The first is a personal statement detailing challenges you have overcome, what inspired you to come to college, and what your intellectual, academic, and ultimate career/life goals are.
What it asks for: intellectual curiosity.
The second is asks you to describe your communication style and method of navigating stressful situations, namely disagreeing with grading.
What it asks for: personal story.
Source: Queens College (NY), read October 24, 2026. Confirm the prompts in your application before you submit.
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Questions
1. The first is a personal statement detailing challenges you have overcome, what inspired you to come to college, and what your intellectual, academic, and ultimate career/life goals are. (500 words) 2. The second is asks you to describe your communication style and method of navigating stressful situations, namely disagreeing with grading. (500 words)
Required essay 1: Personal statement: 500 words; Required essay 2: Communication style and navigating stressful situations: 500 words.
These prompts ask about intellectual curiosity, personal story. Answers about a community, a challenge or an activity often adapt from drafts for other schools; My Schools maps which of your drafts fits which prompt.