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Hunter College | CUNY Hunter

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Hunter College | CUNY Hunter’s 2023-24 Essay Prompts

Select-A-Prompt Essay

Required
500 Words

An essay of 500 words or less is required along with your CUNY Admission Application to Hunter College. Review the essay topics below.


Option 1

Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application. You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.


Option 2

It is often said that the road to success is paved with setbacks. Tell us about a time you faced a challenge or obstacle. What did you learn from it, and how did it contribute to your success?


Option 3

Share an essay on any topic. You may use an essay that you have previously written or one that discusses a topic of your choice.

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