College application & essay help for Pepperdine applicants
Work with advisors who have real experience with Pepperdine and will help you stand out in the application process.
Find an advisor who’s helped students get accepted to Pepperdine
These advisors have direct experience with Pepperdine as alumni or admissions professionals and
have helped students gain acceptance to Pepperdine.
Applying to Pepperdine
Applying to Pepperdine University is highly competitive, and the strongest applicants go beyond grades and test scores.
They clearly demonstrate who they are, what they care about, and how they see themselves growing at Pepperdine.
Although no two applications are identical, schools like Pepperdine tend to look for similar things: academic strength, meaningful engagement with interests, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine connection to the school’s culture. Understanding how these come together at Pepperdine can help you build a more focused and intentional application.
Although no two applications are identical, schools like Pepperdine tend to look for similar things: academic strength, meaningful engagement with interests, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine connection to the school’s culture. Understanding how these come together at Pepperdine can help you build a more focused and intentional application.
Advisors who know Pepperdine well can help you think through how your application comes across and
where to focus your effort. At Sundial, you can work with advisors who either attended Pepperdine or have helped
students get accepted to Pepperdine.
How Sundial helps Pepperdine applicants
I’m working on my Pepperdine essay — is it good enough to get me in?
Pepperdine essay review
From Pepperdine supplemental essays to your personal statement, get targeted feedback from advisors who know exactly what Pepperdine admissions looks for!
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Book Pepperdine admissions advising to map deadlines, refine your essays, and prepare for interviews with someone who knows how Pepperdine evaluates applicants.
FAQs about applying to Pepperdine
Essays are one of the few places Pepperdine can see who you are beyond grades and test scores. For competitive majors and selective programs, strong essays aren’t just helpful, they’re often what differentiate students with similar academic profiles. The best essays don’t sound generic; they show clear thinking, self-awareness, and fit with what Pepperdine actually values.
Pepperdine looks for students who’ve taken their interests seriously over time, whether academically, creatively, or through leadership. Beyond raw achievement, they want to see intellectual curiosity, initiative, and evidence that you’ll contribute meaningfully to their campus community. Your application should tell a clear story about how your experiences connect to your goals.
A strong Pepperdine application essay goes beyond summarizing your résumé or activities. Admissions officers want to understand your motivations, values, and fit with the school. Focus on writing with clarity and intent, and make sure your responses connect your personal experiences with why Pepperdine makes sense for your goals.
Yes! Many Sundial advisors have direct experience with Pepperdine, either as alumni or through years of helping students get accepted. Their insight helps you avoid generic advice and instead focus on what actually matters on your Pepperdine application.
If you’re looking at this page, that’s a pretty good sign you might want to get started! Ideally, planning for Pepperdine begins several months before deadlines so you’re not rushing major decisions or submitting first-draft work under pressure.
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