essay question
noun
: an examination question that requires an answer in a sentence, paragraph, or short composition
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Thousands of students apply every year, and answer a series of essay questions ranging from their personal stories and people who have influenced them, to their big dreams for the future.
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Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For example, colleges don't know how to word their admissions essay questions.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Completing the application required answering five essay questions with between 300 and 800 words.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Officials said the grading engine would score three-quarters of all essay questions, and human graders would continue to handle the rest.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2024
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Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For example, colleges don't know how to word their admissions essay questions.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Completing the application required answering five essay questions with between 300 and 800 words.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Officials said the grading engine would score three-quarters of all essay questions, and human graders would continue to handle the rest.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for essay question
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“Essay question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essay%20question. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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