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Florida State University | FSU's 2020-21 Essay Prompts

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Select-a-Prompt Essay

Not Required
650 words

Although the essay and resume are not required but highly recommended, they provide another opportunity to learn more about you.The essay should be no longer than 650 words, and may be uploaded after the student's application has been received. Applicants should choose one topic from the list below. Please note that The Common Application provides different essay prompts than the FSU and The Coalition applications.


Option 1

Tell a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.


Option 2

Describe a time when you made a meaningful contribution to others in which the greater good was your focus. Discuss the challenges and rewards of making your contribution.


Option 3

Has there been a time when you've had a long-cherished or accepted belief challenged? How did you respond? How did the challenge affect your beliefs?


Option 4

What is the hardest part of being a student now? What's the best part? What advice would you give a younger sibling or friend (assuming they would listen to you)?


Option 5

Submit an essay on a topic of your choice.

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