DiscoverPrepWell Podcast with Phil BlackEp. 287 | How To Write The "Why Us" Essay
Ep. 287 | How To Write The "Why Us" Essay

Ep. 287 | How To Write The "Why Us" Essay

Update: 2025-09-14
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In today's episode, I review how to approach the most important essay in the college admissions process...

"Why Us?" essay

  • Why do you want to attend Brown?
  • Why do you want to attend Tufts?
  • Why do you want to attend Boston University?

In my opinion, this supplemental essay question is more important that the main Common Application essay (or personal statement). 

Learn why this "Why Us" supplemental essay is so important and how you can write it in a compelling way. 

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Ep. 287 | How To Write The "Why Us" Essay

Ep. 287 | How To Write The "Why Us" Essay

Phil Black