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Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action resulting in probation, suspension, or dismissal from school? Please provide a brief summary.
A sample of your written work that conveys something about your skills, your interests, your creativity, your curiosity, your wit or another characteristic you wish to share.
The date is July 15, 2033. What are you doing with your post-graduate life, and what does that tell us about what is important to you, what you value and what motivates you?
(This prompt is for Honors College applicants). Choose ONE of the themes below (300-word minimum):
Curiosity. In the course of your experiences outside of formal education, you have encountered many things—in books, on television, in movies—that have piqued your curiosity. What is an example of something that moved you to learn more and how did you pursue doing so?
Identity. If you were to introduce yourself by means of a theme song, what would your theme song be and what would it say about you?
Interests. It’s College Week on Jeopardy. You’re at your station, wearing your blue Longwood sweatshirt. You wish for your dream Jeopardy board so that you can walk away a winner. What kinds of topics make up that dream board, and how does its composition provide insights into your interests?
The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don‘t feel obligated to do so.
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you‘ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
