<p>How many short answer essays are required for RD 2011 applicants? D found a supplement on the JHU website that said only one short answer is required in addition to the Common App essay, but the Common App supplement itself is asking for 2 short answer essays. Thanks, Ms. L</p>
<p>I think what your daughter may have found is the transfer applicant essay, which asks why the applicant wants to transfer to Hopkins and which major (I think).</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure it requires two short essays, but they are short and easy. I filled out both because it told me to.</p>
<p>EDIT: Definitely fill out both it says,“Students applying as freshmen to Johns Hopkins using the Common Application plus the Johns Hopkins Supplement must submit both the Common Application essay and both of the short answer questions (250 word maximum each) below.”</p>