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Undergraduate Essay Topics

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• Directions:
1. All applicants must respond to two essay prompts ? the general prompt and the freshman prompt. Responses to your two prompts must be a maximum of 1,000 words total.
2. Allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words.
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• The essay prompts:
• Freshman applicant prompt
1. Describe the world you come from ? for example, your family, community or school ? and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
• Transfer applicant prompt
1. What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field ? such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities ? and what you have gained from your involvement.
• Prompt for all applicants
• Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?