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Georgetown University's 2020-21 Essay Prompts

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Special Skills Essay

Required

Indicate any special talents or skills you possess.

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Why School? Essay

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1 pages

APPLICANTS TO GEORGETOWN COLLEGE:What does it mean to you to be educated? How might Georgetown College help you achieve this aim? (Applicants to the Sciences and Mathematics or the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics should address their chosen course of study.)APPLICANTS TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES:Describe the factors that have influenced your interest in studyinghealth care. Please specifically address your intended major (Global Health, Health Care Management & Policy, Human Science, or Nursing).APPLICANTS TO THE WALSH SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE:Briefly discuss a current global issue, indicating why you consider it important and what you suggest should be done to deal with it.APPLICANTS TO THE MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS:The McDonough School of Business is a national and global leader in providing graduates with essential ethical, analytical, financial and global perspectives. Please discuss your motivations for studying business at Georgetown.

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Extracurricular Essay

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1 pages

Briefly (approximately one-half page, single-spaced) discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which you have been most involved.

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Additional Info Essay

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1 pages

As Georgetown is a diverse community, the Admissions Committee would like to know more about you in your own words. Please submit a brief essay, either personal or creative, which you feel best describes you.

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