2026–27 application cycle
Lafayette College supplemental essays
Every writing prompt on the Lafayette College application, with word limits, taken from the application itself. One prompt.
- Prompt 1Optional200 words max
Why Lafayette
Students identify Lafayette as an excellent fit for countless reasons. In your response, be deliberate and specific about your motivation for applying to Lafayette. Why do you see yourself at Lafayette?
Common questions
Lafayette College essays, answered
How many essays does Lafayette College require?
Lafayette College lists 1 writing supplement for the 2026–27 cycle, of which 0 are required. That is on top of the main personal statement.
How long are the Lafayette College supplemental essays?
Word limits across the listed prompts add up to roughly 200 words. Budget real time for them: supplements are where admissions sees your specific interest in Lafayette College.
Do the Lafayette College supplemental essays matter?
Yes, and more as selectivity rises. Grades and scores put you in the pool; supplements are one of the few places you control what the reader learns about you, and a generic why-us essay is one of the most common self-inflicted wounds in admissions.
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