George Mason University

2026-27 · Common App

Early Action
November 1, 2026
Regular Decision
February 1, 2027

Personal statement optional (250-650 words), plus one supplement:

  1. Optional · 250 words

    An optional, but strongly encouraged personal statement. This should be approximately 250 words explaining to the Office of Admissions why YOU want to go to college. Tell us about yourself and your experiences that have led to this decision.

    Mason’s own question, separate from the Common App personal statement, and in their words "strongly encouraged".

    Review my draft

Deadlines around the same time