Respond to the following required short response questions in no more than 160 characters each:
1) If I could travel anywhere, I would go to...
2) The most interesting fact I ever learned from research was...
3) In addition to my major, my academic interests include...
4) My favorite thing about last Wednesday was...
5) Something you might not know about me is...
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The prompt above is from the 2019-2020 application cycle. It will be updated for the 2020-2021 cycle once new prompts are released.
The essay provides you with the opportunity to showcase aspects of your personality and experiences that fit well with the University of Maryland community. When considering your approach to the following essay questions, think deeply about your answer, making it creative and succinct. Use this opportunity as a time for self-reflection and intellectual meditation. You can review some helpful essay writing tips provided by The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success. Please answer one of the following essay questions in your application. Make sure to include the question itself at the start of your essay.
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The prompt above is from the 2019-2020 application cycle. It will be updated for the 2020-2021 cycle once new prompts are released.
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