Prompt database · 2026-27 cycle
Auburn University
Deadlines
source| Early Action | December 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Regular Decision | February 1, 2027 |
Essay prompts
Confirmed with the school
No supplemental essay is required of general applicants.
Auburn University states that a first-year application needs no school-specific essay. The 5 prompts below are still real: some belong to a specific program or cohort, and some are optional for everyone. Each one says who it's for in its own heading. If none of them describes you, your personal statement is the writing.
- otherOptional personal statement submitted…2026-27
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Optional personal statement submitted with the Auburn University first-year application; the section is headed "Personal Statement - Optional" and no essay is required for admission.
Your personal statement is your chance to show us who you are. In your statement, you can share: Personal Experiences and Journey: Important life events, challenges you've overcome and personal growth. Aspirations and Motivations: Your future goals, why you want to go to college and why you're interested in Auburn. Community Contributions: How you've contributed to your community. Character and Values: What makes you unique, your values and your perspective on life. Connection to Auburn: We also want to know about your connection with Auburn University. We value students who show a genuine interest in becoming part of the Auburn Family.
- academic interestRequired essay for applicants to the Auburn…2026-27600 words
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Required essay for applicants to the Auburn University Honors College. The Honors application is separate from, and in addition to, the Auburn University undergraduate admissions application.
Reflect on your educational goals, values and philosophy. What experiences or accomplishments have shaped your goals and values?
This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: Auburn University has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.
- identityAuburn University Honors College applicants2026-27600 words
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Auburn University Honors College applicants: option A of one applicant-selected essay chosen from three prompts, in addition to the required Honors essay. The Honors application is separate from the undergraduate admissions application.
Tell us who you are, and who you want to become, by describing in detail a material object belonging to you or to someone in your family.
This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: Auburn University has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.
- activityAuburn University Honors College applicants2026-27600 words
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Auburn University Honors College applicants: option B of one applicant-selected essay chosen from three prompts, in addition to the required Honors essay. The Honors application is separate from the undergraduate admissions application.
Describe an activity that can put you into a flow state. What is that experience like, and how does that experience match with your educational plans?
This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: Auburn University has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.
- otherAuburn University Honors College applicants2026-27600 words
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Auburn University Honors College applicants: option C of one applicant-selected essay chosen from three prompts, in addition to the required Honors essay. The Honors application is separate from the undergraduate admissions application. As published, this prompt still names the 2026 cohort and has not yet been updated for the new cycle.
What quotation would you propose the Honors College adopt for the incoming honors cohort of 2026, and why?
This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: Auburn University has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.
The school's published AI policy
No published AI policy for applicants as of Aug 27, 2026.
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