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For the 2025-2026 application cycle, colleges generally fall into two categories for "no essay": (1) Zero Essay Schools (which require neither a personal statement nor supplemental essays) and (2) No Supplement Schools (which require the main Common App Personal Statement but no extra writing).[1]

Category 1: Zero Essay Schools

These universities do not require the main Common App Personal Statement or any supplemental essays for general admission.[1][2] You can typically submit your application with just your grades and test scores (if submitted).

  • Arizona State University (ASU)[3][4][5][6][7]

    • Note: Essays are only required if you apply to the Barrett Honors College.

  • University of Alabama[8][9]

    • Note: No essay for general admission, but they have a "scholarship" section that may ask for short responses if you want to be considered for competitive awards.

  • University of Arkansas[10][11][12]

    • Note: Essays are not required for admission but are required for scholarship consideration.

  • Clemson University[2][13][14][15]

    • Note: The Personal Statement is optional.[16] Submitting it can help if your GPA is on the lower end, but it is not mandatory.

  • University of South Florida (USF)[17][18]

    • Note: They explicitly state they do not review essays. Admission is based primarily on GPA and test scores.

  • University of Iowa[19][20][21]

    • Note: Admission is largely based on the Regent Admission Index (RAI) score (a formula using GPA, test scores, and core courses).[22]

  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln[23][24][25][26]

    • Note: Personal Statement is optional.[16]

  • University of Dayton[1][14]

    • Note: Essay is optional for admission.[1][27]

  • DePaul University[1][2]

    • Note: The essay is optional for most applicants; however, it is recommended if you are applying test-optional.

Category 2: No Supplemental Essays

These colleges DO require the main Common App Personal Statement (650 words), but they DO NOT ask for any additional "Why Us" or school-specific essays. This makes adding them to your Common App list very fast once your main essay is done.

Top Research Universities:

  • Northeastern University (Boston, MA)[14]

  • Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)[14]

  • Tulane University (New Orleans, LA) — Technically optional "Why Tulane" essay, but often recommended.

  • Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)

  • University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA)

  • Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA)[14]

  • University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, CO)

  • Binghamton University (SUNY) (Binghamton, NY)

Top Liberal Arts Colleges:

  • Colby College (Waterville, ME)[14]

  • Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT)[2][14]

  • Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA)[2][14]

  • Kenyon College (Gambier, OH)[14]

  • Connecticut College (New London, CT)

  • Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY)

  • Denison University (Granville, OH)

Important Exceptions to Watch For

Even at "No Essay" schools, you will likely need to write an essay if:

  1. You apply to an Honors College: (e.g., ASU Barrett, Clemson Honors, South Carolina Honors).

  2. You want Merit Scholarships: Many schools (like Arkansas and Alabama) have a separate scholarship deadline or application that does require writing.

  3. You have a Low GPA: If you are on the borderline for admission, submitting an optional essay can often tip the scales in your favor by explaining your circumstances.

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