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How to Write the Howard University Supplemental Essays: Examples + Guide 2024/2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What are the howard university supplemental essay prompts.

• Prompt #1: Extracurricular activity essay
• Prompt #2: "Why us" essay
• Prompt #3: "Keynote speaker" essay
• Prompt #4: "Why major" essay
• Prompt #5: "Howard University alumni" essay

A historically Black college in the heart of Washington, D.C., Howard University is a world-renowned leader in STEM fields, as well as social work, business, and communications. As one of the only HBCUs in the country with an extensive  doctoral research program, Howard has produced thousands of Black scholars, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, and politicians. The university's motto, Veritas et Utilitas (Truth and Service), represents a key part of its identity, and all undergraduate students complete a university-wide core curriculum. These elements are on full display in the Howard supplemental essay prompts, as we’ll explain in a bit. 

But before diving into the prompts, get an extensive, by-the-numbers look at Howard’s offerings in its Common Data Set , and for deeper insights into the university’s vision for the future, read its strategic pillars, Howard Forward .

Howard University Supplemental Essay Prompt #1

Diversity of all kinds is important to enriching the educational experience at Howard University. Please share with us anything in your background or lived experience that has shaped your perspectives and how that would contribute to the classroom and community at Howard. (500 words max)

Howard University Supplemental Essay Prompt #2

Please describe the major you intend to study and how you hope to use your Howard education to support you in achieving your passions and goals. Please address your first-choice and second-choice major selections. (500 words max)

How to Write each Supplemental Essay Prompt for Howard University

How to write howard supplemental essay prompt #1.

This is a pretty standard “How will you contribute…” prompt—for a full guide to those prompts (and other kinds of “diversity” prompts), head here . 

Here’s a shorter  version:

In this essay prompt, Howard wants to understand how your life experiences have prepared you to contribute to their diverse student community. Let's break down the key components of the prompt to guide your approach.

Which of your life experiences have had the most impact on your personal development? This essay offers the opportunity to delve into specific experiences that have shaped your perspective on life, education, and more.

How will you contribute? Make sure your answer to this question is clear. How have these experiences positioned you to make an impact at Howard? What do you bring to the school and community (in ways that maybe others don’t)? While it doesn’t have to be truly unique, it’s great to aim in that direction: the best response will highlight a contribution that only you (or maybe you plus a few other applicants) would think to make.

Again, one important aspect with this prompt is its focus on your contribution to the Howard community.

Another detail to note is Howard’s encouragement to show where you come from—the people, places, and things that have shaped who you are today. This is your chance to connect your unique upbringing, in a very broad sense of the word, with what has helped make you unstoppable. So take it.

While there are many things outside of “community” that might fit this prompt, if you’re looking for a way to brainstorm ideas, that’s a good place to start. (Especially since “community” and “identity” tend to overlap a lot. But keep in mind that you’ll want to include some “how will you contribute” details in your essay—this isn’t just a “tell us about a community” prompt.)

For a full guide to “community” essays , head there.

Here’s how to brainstorm possible essays:

Step 1: Brainstorm (all about you).

Do the “ If You Really, Really Knew Me ” Exercise.

Step 2: Research the college (learn all about them).

Make a copy of the “Why us” Essay Chart 2.0 , research the school you’re writing your essay for, and fill in the first two columns. 

Once you’ve done these exercises, you’ll have a better sense of: 

YOU: A bunch of different talents/skills/identities/qualities that you’ll bring to a college campus, and

THEM: A variety of programs/courses/clubs/affinity groups that your college offers.

Step 3: Connect you… to them (i.e., the college you’re applying to). 

Make connections between what the school offers and what you’re interested in.

Here’s an example essay (written for MIT’s version of this prompt) with analysis (though note that, for Howard, you have double the word count space:

“I don’t have a mommy – and no, I was not adopted.”  This was an early attempt, (albeit from a five-year old’s perspective), to proudly explain to my classmates that I had two dads (yes they are gay!) and was conceived via invitro-fertilization. Looking back, this statement undoubtedly triggered several conversations around my classmates’ dinner tables. Years later, I learned how my simple declaration broadened many family’s perspectives.  I was raised as part of a community that proudly celebrates diversity and encourages change through personal interaction. My parents and I are not the kind to go to protests. While we greatly respect those loud voices, we find influencing others on a personal level can be a more effective way of instigating change. Throughout my formative years, being part of one-on-one personal interactions within a predominately heterosexual community allowed me to witness the dismantling of stereotypes one person at a time. At MIT, I aspire to perform similar roles, broadening perspectives and strengthening the LGBTQ+ climate through personal relationships. By being open with my gender identity, having a great sense of humor, and embracing my peers and professors in thoughtful, relaxed one-on-one conversations, I hope to develop strong bonds founded in mutual respect. Just as MIT can be considered the home of science, MIT should be a home for the LGBTQ+ community. My dream is to form relationships that have a cascading effect at MIT through developing new champions and strengthening the climate for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff. (247 words)

Tips & Analysis: 

Share (a core part of) your world view. We’d recommend thinking about everything that Howard is getting elsewhere, through your personal statement, activities list, and additional info section. Then assess: what aren’t they seeing yet? Remember, your essays’ primary function is to help a reader see who you are, what you value, what you bring to their campus and community. This essay uses the prompt as an opportunity to share a core part of their growing up, and how that shaped their values (celebrating diversity, encouraging change, personal engagement)

Half for you, half for them. Give or take—it doesn’t have to be a perfect 50/50 split. But notice that about 60% of the word count here is used to share specific details and insight gained from the student’s background. Then, about 40% is used to connect to specific aspects of the college community that the student wants to engage with, and how they want to do so (using specific examples and verb phrases) in order to show how they’ll contribute to the school. For Howard, if you use the full 500 words, maybe you have more like a 70/30 split. Be sure you’re including a decent amount of word count that gets really specific with how whatever aspects of background/identity you’ve discussed in the first half will allow you to add to the lives, perspectives, and understanding of other students in the second half. (And for more on how to mostly show, but probably tell a little in college essays , head there.)

And here’s an essay that was written for an older Howard prompt, but would still work well here with some tweaks (like saving the academic details for the “Why us” essay).

My involvement as a key figure for orchestrating a Guinness World Record, specifically the 24 hour longest indoor soccer match, reflects not only my dedication to pushing boundaries but also my commitment to creating a culture of unity within diverse communities. As one of the organizers, I was committed to conquering cultural differences. By deliberately assembling a diverse group of participants, my aim was to blend cultures, traditions, languages, and histories. I did this by designing the event with inclusivity in mind. We structured the activities and discussions to be culturally enriching for all participants, regardless of their cultural or linguistic backgrounds. It was clear that I could overcome language hurdles since I was able to explain the importance of the event to a larger audience using English and Arabic. As I had strong relationships with other sports teams, I assembled a varied participant group beyond event organizers, uniting individuals ranging from 15 to 30 years old, from different nationalities—US, UK, and Bahrain—and sports backgrounds. Overcoming personal challenges, such as promoting the event while battling illness, highlighted my balance and adaptability. My role extended beyond logistics. I also created an atmosphere where each individual felt valued and empowered by conducting a post-event chat with my team. Discussing what went well and what could have been improved. Collaborating with the Bahrain Football Association ensured the event's credibility, showcasing my attention to detail and effective management. As a semi-professional club athlete and sports enthusiast, I’m eager to use my teamwork and strategy to engage in Howard University’s lively sports-focused events such as its Soccer and Volleyball Clubs. I can assure you I will bring my experience to the team, help us work better together, and learn from my teammates. Being a part of these clubs is not just about playing but also about contributing to the team's success. Howard University's vibrant community is an absorbing factor in my eagerness to apply. Coming from Bahrain, a small and homogeneous community, I value the growth and understanding that diverse environments offer. I can contribute by providing insights into Arab and Muslim cultures that may not be commonly understood. Moreover, the academic landscape at Howard University resonates with my goals. With a specific interest in international relations and diplomacy, Howard's renowned faculty and programs in this field align perfectly with my academic aspirations. Howard University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a welcoming space that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual, making it an ideal place to begin on a journey of learning and exploration, both academically and personally. My experience aligns with the university's values, illustrating unity through diversity, leadership, and inclusivity. My ability to foster connections, overcome cultural barriers, and create an environment of diverse voices makes me an exciting addition to the vibrant university community. — — — 

how to write Howard Supplemental Essay Prompt #2

This prompt is what we call a “Why us?” essay, with an option for some “Why major” detail. We recommend checking out this complete guide on how to write the “Why us?” essay and paying particular attention to the “Why Cornell” and “Why Penn” examples, which are our favorites. For a full guide to “Why major” essays, head here . Here’s the short version of how to write the “Why us?” essay for Howard:

Spend 1 hr+ researching 10+ reasons why Howard might be a great fit for you (ideally 3-5 of the reasons will be unique to Howard and connect back to you and your core values and interests).

Make a copy of this chart to map out your college research.

Create an outline for your essays based on either Approach 1, 2 (recommended), or 3 in the full guide above.

Write a first draft! Then revise. And revise ...

As you write, try to avoid these common mistakes: 

Six Common Mistakes Students Make on “Why Us?” Essays

Mistake #1 : Writing about the school's size, location, reputation, weather, or ranking

Mistake #2 : Simply using emotional language to demonstrate fit

Mistake #3 : Screwing up the mascot, stadium, team colors, or names of any important people or places on campus

Mistake #4 : Parroting the brochures or website language

Mistake #5 : Describing traditions the school is well-known for

Mistake #6 : Thinking of this as only a “why them” essay

*One thing to note is that the 750-word budget makes for a pretty long “Why us?” essay. So organization and structure will be key to staying focused, writing with clarity, and keeping the reader’s attention. We find that outlining before you write really helps. So ...

Here’s a sample outline for longer “Why us?” essays (which you can adapt for your own essay): 

Intro/thesis (say what you want to study and why)

Really specific academic offering at the school that’s in your intended major/concentration (this should connect to you in a really specific way)

A second really specific academic offering that’s also in your intended major/concentration (and that also connects back to you) 

Something academic that’s not in your intended major/concentration (this keeps the focus on academics, but also brings in some variety)

Best/most important extracurricular offering that connects to you in a really specific way, and that ideally connects to either “ what interests you in the Arts or Sciences,” and/or “how studying at Howard University will help you achieve your overall goals.” 

Miscellaneous extracurriculars paragraph (2-3 things to demonstrate social/non-academic fit) 

Closing (this can be short and, in shorter “Why us? essays, can be a single line)

Here’s an example essay written for  an older version of this prompt, with a larger word count, that can show you the direction to head.

I was my mom’s shadow. Starting from age three, I would accompany her to work every day at a local nonprofit group home. I would follow closely behind as she went to check on her patients. This served as my first introduction to the healthcare industry. The nonprofit was dedicated to helping and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. It was from there I learned how to be gentle with others and interact with a wide array of individuals, aware of their disabilities but never treating them any differently. The lessons I learned stuck with me, and I understood them more as I matured.  One of the most important takeaways I got from the experience is that healthcare is a complex, ever-evolving system, standing at the center of human life. The industry needs professionals who are imaginative architects for the further development of care for diverse populations and who look beyond the traditional scope of health into its social origins and implications. Healthcare providers must be innovators with the goal of health equity and justice.  As innovation becomes the forefront of the healthcare industry, studying Health Sciences Management at Howard will prepare me to become a leader in a field where minorities are both underrepresented and underserved. The program will provide me with a cross-pollination of knowledge regarding the intersection of Healthcare and Management. Courses such as HLMN 405: Health Care Finance will teach me effective health care financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning, which is instrumental in ensuring that quality care is given and can serve many people. Other courses such as HLMN 402: Health Management Internship will allow me to go into a community and put my classroom skills to the test, learning how health organizations are run and teaching me how to interact with other healthcare workers and patients effectively. Ultimately, courses like this will teach me how to build and manage healthy communities to attract investment into those that are underserved.   Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman.” During COVID-19, I have seen how health care systems suffer when politics and mismanagement obstruct their goals, resulting in care that is less than optimal, and leading to countless deaths. My personal goal is to bridge the gap between health management and public health by putting public health analysis to action. Courses such as HLMN 406: Epidemiology and Public Health will help me understand the applicability of demographics, assessment techniques, and health indicators useful for health systems designs.   Complex issues require complex, interdisciplinary solutions. Opportunities that the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences offers beyond the classroom will allow me to network and create partnerships with others across various disciplines, both within and outside the Howard community. The college’s council would provide me with a plethora of leadership and community service opportunities. Through the health connect program, I would have a chance to serve as a teaching assistant at a local high school, reinforcing my leadership skills and confidence within my area of study. The program would also allow me to learn from other students in the mentoring program.   Other programs, such as GlobeMed will connect me to grassroots health organizations around the globe. I’ll learn how to mobilize resources for global health and have the opportunity to participate in discussions about social justice, access to health care, and more. I could also travel abroad on an internship to work on community development programs.   Being in the capital of the nation, where significant decisions related to change and policies that impact human life are made, I’ll be able to learn how such instrumental changes are implemented with internship opportunities at the American Public Health Association where I can participate in health equity hearings, and meetings, as well as interact with senior leaders within the health field. A Public Health Policy internship would allow me to see how science, policy, and health intersect.  With the goal of breaking barriers within the healthcare industry, I believe there’s no place better to do so than at the cultural mecca that is Howard University. I would be surrounded by students who are like me in terms of values and goals, but unlike me in terms of approaches and ideas. This would allow us to both learn and expand on each other’s knowledge. Thus leading to groundbreaking discoveries and limitless possibilities in the field of Health. — — — 

Tips + Analysis

 Add personality. The opening anecdote of this essay tells of early moments in the author's life that show when the seed for her academic interests and professional goals was planted. From those specific experiences emerge a budding medical professional who has thought deeply and critically about the impact she’d like to make in the healthcare field and why Howard will be the best place to help her develop the skills needed to make that impact. Just because the prompt here is relatively generic doesn’t mean your answer should be. Invest some time thinking about how you can stand out, both at Howard and in this essay, and try to inject some of that personality into your answer.

Make connections between Howard’s values and yours. Mistake #6 above (Thinking of this as only a "why them" essay) is maybe the biggest of the 6: Instead, be sure to approach this essay as Why You + Them. In other words, use the “Why us?” essay to demonstrate how you and Howard make a great match, as this student does, as opposed to focusing solely on how much Howard has to offer her. Notice that she continually connects her own values and experiences to specific information about Howard, demonstrating why she and the school belong together, while also showing how Howard will propel her to success. 

Be specific. Speaking of specificity, clearly, this applicant has done her research. She references specific programs, clubs, and classes she’d like to explore if she were admitted. If you’re a Howard admission reader, the specificity of those references makes you feel certain the student values the school. When she includes academic courses, she explains exactly what those courses will do in helping her on her professional journey. She also goes beyond the classroom and explores how the community will be of support, much like her mother’s work at the local nonprofit group home. She even includes information about Howard’s location in DC as a center of policymaking. Note, though, that she doesn’t overly focus on the location alone (Mistake #1 on our things-to-avoid list above), but instead integrates it firmly into her interests. Think about your core values or what resources you absolutely need in a college setting, then try to find places to explore and engage those values at Howard. Doing that research ahead of time pays off in the long run in a detail-rich essay.

Take the reader on a journey. While you’re under no obligation to use all 750 words, Howard is offering applicants an opportunity to go deep in this supplemental essay. In this response, there’s a clear trajectory that the author sees herself taking, and she makes a convincing case that Howard is the ideal institution for her to continue on that path. We see her starting the essay in the shadows and concluding as an innovator who plans to break barriers within the healthcare industry by providing access for all.

And here’s another great sample essay for this Howard prompt: 

I’d love to explore engineering at Howard University’s College of Engineering because of its practical approach to learning. Its hands-on approach will prepare me to make a real impact on energy efficiency and transportation systems, making life better for people. I have also enjoyed studying global issues that impact businesses and learning how to analyze companies through efficiency metrics, which I will continue to further develop at Howard University. I will do this by looking into Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Howard University’s engineering not only aligns with my current interests but also strengthens them by offering a diverse student community that shares my passion for addressing real-world challenges. Outside the classroom, I’ll participate in the Howard University American Society of Civil Engineers club, not only to meet new people but also to challenge myself and gain insight into the incredible projects they undertake. Engineering is an incredibly versatile major that equips students with essential skills. It's like having a toolbox for solving problems, thinking critically, and mastering technical challenges. At Howard University, I will be keeping my options open and exploring many different engineering fields, from mechanical to industrial and civil engineering. This education will provide me with a well-rounded understanding of how things work and how to create and improve complex systems. Another major I've been exploring is Sports Management. Studying sports management at Howard will equip me with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the sports industry's unique demands and complexities. This program aligns perfectly with my passion for sports, which I have developed since I was a little kid watching and enjoying various sports events. By engaging myself in the field of sports management, I am eager to dive deeper into the dynamics of sports organizations, event planning, athlete management, marketing, and the business side of the sports world. The experiential learning opportunities at Howard, such as internships with professional sports teams, sports marketing agencies, or sports event management companies, will provide invaluable hands-on experience in the sports industry.  Finding out Howard University was founded in 1867 proved to me that it is a distinguished institution with a legacy of excellence. The main thing that caught my eye was how it's known for its diverse and inclusive student body, attracting students from various backgrounds and countries. It fosters a vibrant and multicultural campus environment. Studying engineering while pursuing a career in professional soccer represents a distinctive and ambitious path.I want to be a part of Howard University because I believe it's a place where I can learn from some of the best minds in the world. But it's not just about what I can get; I also want to give back. My mix of interests and experiences, from engineering to professional soccer, brings something unique to the table. — — — 

Julia published her first “book” on the elusive Pika in elementary school and has been writing fervently ever since. She’s thrilled to unite her quirky love of grammar and master’s in psychology to help students tell their most meaningful stories. Her favorite punctuation mark is the apostrophe because, in the words of Imagine Dragons, it’s “a symbol to remind you that there’s more to see.”

Top values: Collaboration | Family | Productivity

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First Year Admissions

Our application for Fall 2025 is LIVE.

A student who has never been admitted to a degree program at Howard University or any other post-secondary institution of higher education is considered a First Time in College (FTIC) student. This also includes dual enrollment students who have not yet graduated from high school. As part of our holistic admission process, we consider student's secondary school academic record, standardized college entrance exams (SAT or ACT), leadership in school and community activities, unique talents and skills, and educational objectives.

Once an application has been submitted via the Common App, changes cannot generally be made . Thus, we do implore all applicants to thoroughly review their applications prior to making a submission. 

As of August 2018, we no longer offer Spring entry for first year applicants.  The first year admission team can be reached via email at [email protected]. For the latest admission updates, follow us on  Twitter  &  Instagram !

Admissions Dates & Deadlines Summary

First year application details, recommended course work.

For admission consideration, an applicant should have a well-balanced college preparatory program that includes the following  recommended  course work: 

• 4 years English  
• 3 years mathematics 
• 2 years social science 
• 2 years science (w/lab) 
• 2 years foreign language 

Please note that we place emphasis on a well-rounded curriculum, rather than the specific years recommended above. 

Admission Plans

First Time in College (FTIC) applicants have the opportunity to submit an application for Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Decision. 

• Early Decision  (ED) is a  binding  admission plan that is designed for students whose first choice is Howard University. ED applicants may apply to other colleges/universities while we review their applications, but may only apply to one college/university early decision. In general, if an ED applicant is offered admission to Howard, he/she must withdraw all other college applications. However, ED applicants seeking financial aid need not withdraw other applications until they have received notification about financial aid. If we have not met the full financial need of an admitted ED applicant (based on submitted FAFSA/HU ISFAA information), enrollment would not required. ED decisions are provided to students via email in late December. The ED Agreement requires your assigned counselor and parent to sign the agreement. For more information on how to submit the agreement, visit the Common App Support  site for   Students  or  Recommenders .
• NOTE : EA and ED applicants with incomplete applications after November 15 will be moved to the regular decision applicant pool.  
• NOTE : RD applicants with incomplete applications after March 1 will not be rendered with a final decision. These admission files will be marked as incomplete.

Please note: Once your application has been submitted, your decision plan cannot generally be changed.  

As of August 2018, we no longer offer Spring entry for FTIC applicants.

Application Fee

A non-refundable $45 application fee is charged as part of the Common Application process. Payment is made via Common App (personal checks are not accepted). Unfortunately, the Office of Admission does not issue fee waivers.

If paying the application fee may cause you and your family to face  unusual financial hardship , we will accept the Common App fee waiver . If you will be using a fee waiver,   please ensure your counselor submits the required Common Application fee waiver affirmation via Common App or via mail (if 'Offline' submission is selected). 

No other fee waiver form (e.g. NACAC, SAT, ACT etc.) is required. Only the Common App fee waiver affirmation is required. Fee waiver forms should not be submitted via email. 

If you erroneously submitted your application with a fee waiver, please follow the below instructions:

• Go to the Howard University section on the Common App.
• Select "Review and Submit- Common App".
• Click the highlighted link under "Application Fee Waiver Requested" and follow the instructions to make your payment.

Please see the Common Application's  indicators of economic need  for more information.

Official High School Transcript(s)

An official high school transcript submitted by your  counselor/designated school official  via Common App/Naviance/Parchment/SCOIR ( highly preferred ) is required for admission. If your counselor is unable to submit your official transcript via Common App/Naviance/Parchment/SCOIR, he/she/they may submit it directly to us via mail ( not preferred, as there may be significant delays in our receipt of mailed items ). You or a designated school official may  NOT  submit your school transcript via email. Please also note the below items.

• Mid year reports are not required for admission, but may be submitted when available. Please do not make submissions of progress grades via email. 
• For example, if grade 12 grades are not yet available for early applicants, grades 9 through 11 records will be considered. 
• If your counselor needs to submit a corrected transcript, he/she/they may submit the new transcript (if a final report has not yet been submitted) via the 'Optional Report' option.
• If your counselor needs to submit an updated transcript showing new grades earned, he/she/they may submit the new transcript (if a final report has not yet been submitted) via the 'Mid Year Report' option.
• If you attended multiple high schools, please have your current counselor submit ALL your available (including prior high school) academic records. 
• We are unable to confirm receipt of recommender submissions prior to your application being officially submitted via Common App.

Students are able to track the status of their counselor's submissions in real time via Common App's 'Recommenders & FERPA' area if their counselor submits the 'School Report' via Common App or a Common App Integration Partner (e.g. Naviance, Xello, Cialfo, BridgeU, Maia Learning, FolderWave etc.). Other service provider submissions (e.g. Parchment Exchange, SCOIR*) or mail submissions are not visible via Common App. 

* Once the item is marked as submitted, we are in receipt. Items will be periodically downloaded and added to each students' file.

Standardized Tests

For the 2023-24 admission cycle, SAT/ACT test scores are not required to render a first year admission application complete. Students who do not submit test scores  will not  be at a disadvantage in the admission process. This policy will extend to the  Karsh STEM  program. This policy does not extend to joint degree (e.g. BS/MD, BS/DDS, BA/JD) programs.

Please also note, applicants with complete files who do not submit official test scores by the given document deadline for their desired admission plan, will be rendered with a final decision based on the credentials that are on file . As such, we do implore all students to give serious consideration into their desired admission plan, and whether they will opt into the test optional choice. 

For example, an early applicant who does not submit test scores by November 15, but has all other required credentials on file, will be notified of a  final  decision in January. There will be no subsequent opportunities to appeal this decision or submit test scores for consideration. Also note, once your application has been submitted, your decision plan cannot generally be changed . 

For students who elect to submit SAT (school code – 5297) or ACT scores (school code - 0674) ,  only official scores submitted via the testing agency will be considered . The below submissions will NOT be considered:

• Self-reported scores.
• Score reports from school counselors.
• Scores on transcripts.

The essay section is not required for the SAT/ACT exam. We do not superscore the ACT exam.

October is the last test date that will be considered for early action & early decision applicants. December is the last test date that will be considered for regular decision applicants. Scores submitted after these test dates will not be considered.

Letters of Recommendation

Howard University requires two letters of recommendation for admission consideration. While you may assign recommenders via Common App /Naviance to submit additional letters, only two will be guaranteed to be considered as part of our review.

• One letter of recommendation from a high school counselor submitted by your counselor via Common App/Naviance ( highly preferred ) is required. If your counselor is unable to submit your letter via the application system or a (linked) third party system, he/she/they may submit it directly to us via mail ( not preferred, as there may be significant delays in our receipt of mailed items ). You may not submit your recommenders' letter(s) on their behalf. Letters are not accepted via email.
• One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher submitted by your teacher via Common App/Naviance ( highly preferred ) is required. If your teacher is unable to submit your letter via the application system or a (linked) third party system, he/she/they may submit it directly to us via mail ( not preferred, as there may be significant delays in our receipt of mailed items ). You may not submit your recommenders' letter(s) on their behalf.  Letters are not accepted via email . 

If you would like to assign an additional recommender (note, only two letters will generally be considered) or to troubleshoot issues with non-Common App submissions, you may assign your non-counselor recommender as an 'Other Recommender' via Common App.

Students are able to track the status of their recommenders' submissions in real time via Common App's 'Recommenders & FERPA' area if their recommenders submit letters via Common App or a Common App Integration Partner (e.g. Naviance, Xello, Cialfo, BridgeU, Maia Learning, FolderWave etc.). Other service provider submissions (e.g. Parchment Exchange, SCOIR*) or mail submissions are not visible via Common App. 

Application Essays

As part of the Common Application, students must submit the main Common Application essay as part of their application. You may access the Common App essay prompts via the highlighted link. In addition to the main Common Application essay, Howard University has one optional essay that may be accessed via the Writing section of the Common App. Students are not required to submit the optional essay. Essays provide us with a chance to learn more about you, including your passions, goals, and general interest in Howard University. As such, we do implore all students to place considerable effort into crafting well-written essays that accurately reflect who they are, and what they hope to achieve should they be granted admission.

All essays must be submitted with your Common Application by the application deadline. Our application deadlines are November 1 for early applicants, November 1 for Theatre Arts performance majors (Acting, Dance & Musical Theatre), and February 1 for regular decision applicants. Once your application has been submitted, changes  cannot  be made. Email submission of (corrected) essays  will not  be accepted; as such, we do encourage all students to review their essays (including formatting, spelling errors etc.) prior to making their application submission.

Applicants to the BS/MD & BS/DDS programs will also be required to submit an additional essay for the respective program via the Writing section of the Common App. For more information, please see our Special Audiences webpage.

Tracking Recommender's Submissions

As noted in the above tiles, your assigned counselor should submit your transcript, counselor letter of recommendation, and fee waiver affirmation (if eligible) via the Common App. Moreover, you should assign one teacher to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Items are NOT accepted via email. If your school uses a Common App partner system (e.g. Naviance, Xello etc.), submissions will also appear on the Common App once your application has been linked (please contact your school counselor for assistance). Additional confirmation of receipt is NOT required once the items appear as submitted on your Common App.

To check the status of the items your assigned recommenders have submitted ( only  if they submit these items via Common App or a Common App partner system – highly preferred), please view your Howard University Common Application dashboard (click ‘Status’ then ‘Recommenders and FERPA’). If your recommenders will be making submissions via another system (e.g. Parchment, SCOIR etc.), items received will be marked as downloaded by our team via said system. Items submitted via mail are  not preferred, as there may be significant delays in our receipt of mailed items .

All other updates on your application status and any outstanding requirements will be sent via email . Therefore, please add us to your email safe senders list, read all our emails carefully, and follow the outlined instructions. 

Additional Program Specific Requirements

All prospective Studio Art majors must submit a slide portfolio of 12-15 images and videos of original creative works. No more than 2-3 views of any one work should be included. To submit electronically, applicants should use the Slideroom.com portfolio submission portal.

Theatre Arts

Prospective performance Theatre Arts majors (Acting, Dance, and Musical Theatre) must submit a recorded audition and participate in a live audition as evidence of their ability to successfully pursue college-level work in their desired concentrations. Please note, all Theatre Arts applicants to performance majors (Acting, Dance & Musical Theatre) must submit their application for admission by November 1 via the Common App. All non-performance majors (Theatre Arts Administration & Theatre Technology) may also submit an application by February 1 Regular Decision deadline.

All prospective Music majors must present a successful voice or instrument audition, which is scheduled by appointment only. DVDs or CDs will be accepted from applicants who are unable to audition in-person.

NOTE : Students who apply to the above programs are granted conditional admission into Howard University pending their portfolio/audition results. To gain full admission, students must complete and receive a favorable decision from the respective Fine Arts department. Students who have not been admitted into the above programs at the department level may choose an alternate major if granted admission into the university. As such, we do implore all prospective fine arts students to give deep consideration to their second major preference. 

Architecture & Design Studies

All prospective Architecture & Design Studies applicants must submit a portfolio of creative works for consideration. The portfolio should include a minimum of one and a maximum of three examples of creative expression in graphic, written or audiovisual form. To submit electronically, applicants should use the Slideroom.com portfolio submission portal included with your Common Application or their Howard admissions portal. Graphic submissions of drawings, painting, renderings, photographs, models, sculpture, etc., should be no larger than 11" x 17". Written submissions may be in the form of a 400-word essay describing a creative activity in which you have been involved. Alternatively, you may submit examples of creative writing in any form. Audiovisual submissions may be appropriate to convey the range of capabilities of the applicant. Such submissions must not exceed five minutes even though the entire work may be longer. The work may document a creative activity that is either complete or in progress as well as the actual creative entity. Submissions may be in any digital format (mp4, wav, etc.). 

Financial Aid

Domestic students must also submit the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid  (FAFSA) to be considered for institutional scholarships and federal financial assistance. For detailed instructions on how to submit the FAFSA, please visit the  Student Financial Services'  webpage. For DACA students, please complete the  International Student Financial Aid Application . Scholarship awards take into consideration students' need and merit achievements. As such, we cannot provide specific award amounts until your completed application and FAFSA/ISFAA has been received and reviewed. 

Students who do not submit test scores will not be at a disadvantage in the awarding process. Students who opt into the test optional choice are eligible for scholarship consideration, as other factors (e.g. academic records) will be considered.  

Students must submit their FAFSA/HU ISFAA Profile form by the corresponding application deadline for priority consideration.  Our application deadlines are November 1 for Early Action/Decision, and February 1 for Regular Decision.

Please see the  Financial Support  page for more information on financial aid opportunities.

Howard University 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

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Howard University 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanation

The Requirements: 2 essays of 500 words max

Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why , Diversity

Diversity of all kinds is important to enriching the educational experience at Howard University. Please share with us anything in your background or lived experience that has shaped your perspectives and how that would contribute to the classroom and community at Howard.  (500 max)

Odds are that this isn’t the first “diversity” essay prompt you’ve come across this year. If it is, however, please read on. Howard wants to accept students from a range of backgrounds who will contribute to their community, so tell admissions about what makes you you and how you will engage with their campus community. What has shaped you as a person and how has that made your perspective unique? Think about times when people have been intrigued by or curious about your identity, skillset, or background. Maybe you learned to speak Jamaican Patois from your grandparents and you look forward to sharing your culture with your roommates through this unique language. Perhaps you spent your summers working on an organic farm in Northern California and can’t wait to work on The Farm when you arrive in DC. What do you hope to share with others about your lived experience? How will you incorporate this element of your identity to enrich the world around you? Howard wants to know how your personal perspectives, beliefs, and/or lived experiences will affect the conversations you have and the ways in which you engage with the community, so tell them a story that helps them to imagine the kind of student you’ll be on campus next fall.

Please describe the major you intend to study and how you hope to use your Howard education to support you in achieving your passions and goals. Please address your first-choice and second-choice major selections. (500 words max)

Howard University is assuming that you have done your homework on their academic offerings and you’re prepared to prove it. So if you haven’t already, familiarize yourself with Howard’s website. We’re talking courses, clubs, professors, you name it! In order to ace this essay response, you’ll need to not only articulate why your first-choice major is the obvious next step for you in accomplishing your goals, but also explain why you are a great fit for Howard. So why does your intended major pique your interest? What related experiences have you had? When did you start exploring this field? Why do you want to study this subject at Howard specifically? And how do you hope to use this education in the future? Don’t forget to discuss your second-choice major, too, if you have one. 

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Diversity of all kinds is important to enriching the educational experience at Howard University. Please share with us anything in your background or lived experience that has shaped your perspectives and how that would contribute to the classroom and community at Howard.

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Located near the nation’s capital, Howard University is one of the best-known HBCUs in the country. As a school with a competitive admissions process, Howard places significant importance on student essays, so it’s important to write a strong one to help your application stand out.

This post will go over a real applicant’s essay and highlight what it did well, plus what could be improved.

Please note: Looking at examples of real essays students have submitted to colleges can be very beneficial to get inspiration for your essays. You should never copy or plagiarize from these examples when writing your own essays. Colleges can tell when an essay isn’t genuine and will not view students favorably if they plagiarized. 

Read our Howard University essay breakdown to get a comprehensive overview of this year’s supplemental prompts.

Howard University Essay Example: Why Business? 

Prompt:  The School of Business has been a model for higher education since its founding in 1970. With dynamic academic departments, ground breaking centers of excellence, esteemed faculty, award winning programs, and over 8,000 alumni across the globe, the Howard University School of Business continues to be ranked among the top business programs in the nation. Describe why you are interested in studying business, and how the program that you have selected will support your particular interests. (750 Words)

Ever since I was a child, I have always loved to travel. Travel has always been a new opportunity for me to learn outside the classroom. At just twelve years old, I marveled at the Eiffel Tower, learning about the different cultural aspects present around Paris and comparing the vibrant city of Paris to the sleepless city of New York. At seventeen, I was able to visit Senegal for the fifth time. Finally, I was mature enough to see the struggle faced by those that live there. 

I’ve always wanted to make an impact that would last. So during Junior year, I struggled to find a major that would work for me. I never liked to be locked down to one area as my mind has always loved to travel. So I was ecstatic when I discovered that international business was a major. Not only was I able to study business, but I was able to study business from a global perspective, which is what business is to me. Business is not regional or national. It is international. With the help of Howard, I will be able to learn what it takes to join and thrive in a global atmosphere. 

At Howards Business school, I plan to study international business with a regional sequence with concentration in Europe. Given the emphasis on the world around me. I chose to participate in the regional series rather than the functional sequence. I also liked that the regional sequence was more tailored for history nerds; like myself. I have always loved history because of the many topics that seem to intertwine. Furthermore, I will be immersed in Europe’s vast diversity through my studies.

I cannot wait for the opportunity to study alongside Masoud Kavoossi, who has done so much work around the world. His extensive work worldwide will allow me to learn so much from him. Kavoossi will give me insights into issues on many topics around the world, and I cannot wait to hear more about his time with the world bank. With professors like Masoud Kavoossi, I will be given the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a global leader from a global leader. 

A big part of international business is studying abroad. At Howard, I will take on the many opportunities to study abroad. Like the IFSA program in Scotland. I plan to spend at least a semester abroad at the University of Edinburgh. My love of Mary Queen of Scots and her life prompted this. I was lucky enough to visit Edinburgh in the summer of my senior year in middle school. I fell in love with the city. It was nothing like New York, which made me fall in love with it more. The castles that date back centuries and the adventurous morning walks excited me to experience IFSA in Edinburgh at Howard. I plan to continue my studies in business while at Edinburgh. In Scotland, I will be in a new environment that will allow me to understand what it means to do business internationally. 

Though I am very excited to be shipped off to Edinburgh, I also can’t wait to participate in various clubs at Howard. One club I am excited to join is the African Business club, which promotes business to a worldwide audience, something I would like to continue far into the future. 

In high school, I started a “Mentoring For All” club. This project aimed to provide students with the opportunities they need to succeed in high school and after high school. I realized that there was a lack of resources surrounding success after high school at my school. I plan to continue this in college by helping students through Matriculate. A mentoring program that helped many students like me get through the admissions process. I hope to bring this to Howard, possibly starting a club that will allow Howard students to help high school students with their college apps. 

I am excited about what’s to come. I cannot wait to start my journey at Howard’s School of Business. First, Howard’s world-class courses will offer me the needed skills to become a global leader. Its revolutionary professors will give me tips that can help me in the future. Lastly, their excellent study abroad programs will allow me to explore the world around me. Every journey starts somewhere, and mine will begin at Howard!

What the Essay Did Well

This essay fits the classic “Why This Major?” archetype , which asks you to detail your interest in the field and your professional goals. By sharing her past experiences and future opportunities she looks forward to at Howard, the writer elaborates on her academic passions and motivation to pursue a major in business through international studies.

It’s clear that the author has a passion for travel, and we can easily see through her experiences in Europe and Senegal that she’s using travel to learn about the culture and circumstances of the world around her. We can understand why she’s drawn to international business specifically.

The author also does a good job specifying her program and how it will support her interests. which is international business with a regional sequence focused on Europe. She briefly outlines her decision to choose the regional sequence (which includes studying emerging countries, Latin America, Europe, Middle East/Northern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa etc.) over the functional sequence (which includes courses in finance, risk management, marketing, accounting, etc.) emphasizing her love for history and the interconnectivity of various topics.

The author also points out specific resources and faculty at Howard, showing that she’s done her research. She mentions her excitement of studying alongside Masoud Kavoossi, a professor with extensive work around the world. She also indicated interest in the IFSA study abroad program in Scotland. She expresses her love for the city of Edinburgh by sharing a personal anecdote and her desire to experience business in a new international environment.

Both of these specific details demonstrate the author’s enthusiasm for learning through different types of opportunities and reveals to readers that she has a concrete plan to obtain a world-class education at Howard.

What Could Be Improved 

While this essay shows the author’s enthusiasm for international business and Howard in general, it’s very general and lacks the “why” behind her plans. Some of the language is also repetitive (there are a lot of “I cannot wait”s), and there are some grammatical errors.

Adding more detail to the first paragraph would greatly improve the essay by clarifying why the author is interested in studying international business. The author only generally describes how her perspective on international affairs has developed throughout her childhood, going from enjoying the leisure in Paris to noticing the struggles of those living in Senegal. This would’ve been a great spot to tell a specific story and share how these experiences changed the author’s perspective on international affairs.

For example, it would have been great for the author to discuss the “different cultural aspects” of Paris that excited her and what specifically in her fifth trip to Senegal she noticed that required her to be “mature enough to see the struggles faced” in the country. Providing these details would allow the reader to better understand the student’s “love of travel” and unique perspectives she could bring to Howard.

This same line of thinking can be applied to the specific opportunities the author looks forward to at Howard. As it stands, the paragraph about her interest in studying alongside Professor Kvoossi is very vague and repetitive, and leaves the reader unsure of what specifically the author hopes to study alongside this global leader. The author should include specific examples of the work that Professor Kavoossi has conducted and how this work is intriguing to the student. More specifically, the student could provide an example of a past experience that directly relates to this professor’s ongoing work.

Additionally, when describing Howard’s IFSA program in Scotland, the author mainly focuses on how charmed she was during her recent trip to the country. A better approach would be to highlight more substantial details related to how the culture and history of Scotland will enhance her college experience, and pick out particular features of Howard’s program that she looks forward to.

The details about the African Business Club and “Mentoring For All” club also feel dropped in, and they break the flow of the essay. The author could’ve removed the section on the mentorship club to expand upon why she wants to join the African Business Club and how it would support her goals. She currently only says the club “promotes business to a worldwide audience,” which doesn’t tell us much about its specific resources or activities.

Overall, by providing more specific examples, discussing her past and future engagement in international business, and further elaborating on her goals and aspirations, the essay would offer a more comprehensive and compelling case for why the author is interested in studying at Howard’s School of Business.

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