Jul 28, 2026
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By Justin Neiman, Former Ivy League Admissions Officer
If you’re applying to Georgetown University during the 2026–2027 admissions cycle, the supplemental essays will be an important part of your application. These questions allow you to show what has shaped you, which commitments matter most, and why your chosen undergraduate school fits your goals.
By sharing specific, authentic, and meaningful responses, you can help the admissions committee imagine the kind of classmate, community member, and contributor you would be as part of the Class of 2031.
Georgetown’s Class of 2031 application is open, but its public reference forms have not yet been posted. The questions below are from the 2025–2026 application and are included for planning. We will update this page when Georgetown publishes the new materials.
The following questions are from Georgetown’s 2025–2026 application. We will update them when the new reference forms are published.
Briefly discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which you have been most involved.
Length: One-half page, single-spaced
As Georgetown is a diverse community, the Admissions Committee would like to know more about you in your own words. Please submit a brief personal or creative essay which you feel best describes you and reflects on your personal background and individual experiences, skills, and talents.
Length: One page, single-spaced
Please elaborate on any special talents or skills you would like to highlight.
Word limit: 250 words
Applicants also complete a one-page, single-spaced response for their intended Georgetown undergraduate school or joint program. The latest prompts ask students to explain their primary motivations for studying their selected field at Georgetown.
Georgetown’s supplement provides several opportunities to show your commitments, personal background, and academic direction.
The activity essay should go beyond responsibilities and accomplishments. Focus on why the experience matters to you.
Use real experiences and concrete details. Georgetown wants to understand the person behind the record.
Avoid repeating the same story across the activity, personal, and school-specific essays.
Your school-specific essay should clearly explain why the field and Georgetown program fit your interests.
Your essays should help admissions officers understand what drives you. Read our application narrative guide.
Do not manipulate formatting to include excessive material. Write focused, readable responses.
Georgetown’s essays give you substantial room to present your commitments, personal perspective, and academic interests. Strong responses are thoughtful, specific, and distinct from one another.
Use the latest available questions for planning, but confirm the final 2026–2027 wording before submitting.
Selective Admissions provides personalized admissions strategy, narrative development, and essay support for students applying to Georgetown and other highly selective universities.
Contact Selective Admissions to learn more.
If you’re applying to Georgetown University during the 2026–2027 admissions cycle, the supplemental essays will be an important part of your application. These questions allow you to show what has shaped you, which commitments matter most, and why your chosen undergraduate school fits your goals.
By sharing specific, authentic, and meaningful responses, you can help the admissions committee imagine the kind of classmate, community member, and contributor you would be as part of the Class of 2031.
Georgetown’s Class of 2031 application is open, but its public reference forms have not yet been posted. The questions below are from the 2025–2026 application and are included for planning. We will update this page when Georgetown publishes the new materials.
The following questions are from Georgetown’s 2025–2026 application. We will update them when the new reference forms are published.
Briefly discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which you have been most involved.
Length: One-half page, single-spaced
As Georgetown is a diverse community, the Admissions Committee would like to know more about you in your own words. Please submit a brief personal or creative essay which you feel best describes you and reflects on your personal background and individual experiences, skills, and talents.
Length: One page, single-spaced
Please elaborate on any special talents or skills you would like to highlight.
Word limit: 250 words
Applicants also complete a one-page, single-spaced response for their intended Georgetown undergraduate school or joint program. The latest prompts ask students to explain their primary motivations for studying their selected field at Georgetown.
Georgetown’s supplement provides several opportunities to show your commitments, personal background, and academic direction.
The activity essay should go beyond responsibilities and accomplishments. Focus on why the experience matters to you.
Use real experiences and concrete details. Georgetown wants to understand the person behind the record.
Avoid repeating the same story across the activity, personal, and school-specific essays.
Your school-specific essay should clearly explain why the field and Georgetown program fit your interests.
Your essays should help admissions officers understand what drives you. Read our application narrative guide.
Do not manipulate formatting to include excessive material. Write focused, readable responses.
Georgetown’s essays give you substantial room to present your commitments, personal perspective, and academic interests. Strong responses are thoughtful, specific, and distinct from one another.
Use the latest available questions for planning, but confirm the final 2026–2027 wording before submitting.
Selective Admissions provides personalized admissions strategy, narrative development, and essay support for students applying to Georgetown and other highly selective universities.
Contact Selective Admissions to learn more.
Former Admissions Officer, Harvard University
Former Assistant Dean, Stanford University
I’m a college admissions counselor and the founder of Selective Admissions. I help students navigate the college application process and position themselves as competitive applicants to top universities.
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