St. Lawrence University supplemental essays, 2026-27
St. Lawrence University lists 3 supplemental questions for 2026-27 (1 required), 500 words in all. One is a "why this school" question, which is the one prompt you cannot reuse from another application.
The 3 prompts
In the order the school lists them. A limit appears only where the school prints one.
Required - Essay (250-500 words) Your required essay should reflect on the following: Leadership often begins by noticing when someone is unheard, excluded, or when a situation could be improved. Tell us about a time when you recognized a need or solved a problem that positively impacted others. How did you listen to different perspectives, demonstrate respect for those involved, and engage others in creating a solution? How has this experience shaped the kind of leader you aspire to become?
What it asks for: what you will contribute.
Option 1 - Essay (250-500 words) Your optional essay may reflect on any of the following: Your interest in business, finance, or a related field. Your interest in pursuing these fields at St. Lawrence. Any learning experiences or extra-curricular activities related to these fields. Why you believe you are a strong candidate for this scholarship.
What it asks for: why this school.
Option 2 - Essay (200-500 words) Describe how you have demonstrated impactful leadership, service, or other meaningful engagement with the goal of furthering support and recognition of all members of your community.
What it asks for: community you belong to.
Source: St. Lawrence University, read October 24, 2026. Confirm the prompts in your application before you submit.
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Questions
1. Required - Essay (250-500 words) Your required essay should reflect on the following: Leadership often begins by noticing when someone is unheard, excluded, or when a situation could be improved. Tell us about a time when you recognized a need or solved a problem that positively impacted others. How did you listen to different perspectives, demonstrate respect for those involved, and engage others in creating a solution? How has this experience shaped the kind of leader you aspire to become? (500 words) 2. Option 1 - Essay (250-500 words) Your optional essay may reflect on any of the following: Your interest in business, finance, or a related field. Your interest in pursuing these fields at St. Lawrence. Any learning experiences or extra-curricular activities related to these fields. Why you believe you are a strong candidate for this scholarship. (500 words) 3. Option 2 - Essay (200-500 words) Describe how you have demonstrated impactful leadership, service, or other meaningful engagement with the goal of furthering support and recognition of all members of your community. (500 words)
St. Lawrence Leadership Program - Required Essay: 500 words; Vilas Scholarship For Business & Finance - Optional Essay: 500 words; Presidential Distinction Scholarship - Essay Option: 500 words.
These prompts ask about what you will contribute, why this school, community you belong to. The why-this-school answer must be written for this school. 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.
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