<p>What are the essay prompts on Rice's supplement to the Common Application?</p>
<p>I don’t think it has been released but historically it is along the lines of:
The quality of Rice’s academic life and the residential college system is heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural traditions each student brings. What perspective do you feel that you will be able to share with others as a result of your own life experiences and background? Cite a personal experience to illustrate this. (500 word limit I think, or 2-3 double spaced pages. I can’t remember what they use currently.)</p>
<p>I say historically because I’m pretty sure it has been that for at least 10 years. That was mine last year but I copied the text from an essay written in 2004. They may have mixed it up in intervening years but I have read other posts that mention it being common. If anyone else wants to comment on that assertion that would be helpful. </p>
<p>PS Go you for looking it up early. Success comes to those who work hard.</p>