School Prep Guides
SEM Townview Expository Essay: How to Write It, What It Scores, and Practice Prompts (2026)
The SEM Townview expository essay counts for approximately 30% of the School of Science and Engineering admissions score — and most students have never practiced this kind of timed, fact-based writing. This guide explains what the essay tests, how it is scored, and how to prepare with targeted STEM practice prompts.