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Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California4-yearPrivate

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Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles’s 2023-24 Essay Prompts

Honors Program Short Response

Required
300 Words

What academic, extracurricular, or community engagement experiences distinguish you from your peers? Why have you devoted time to these activities, and what personal qualities have you developed through your participation? If selected, you will be notified by the Admission Office.

Le Puy Scholarship Essay

Required
500 Words

Exceptional applicants who have demonstrated leadership, served their community and have at least a 3.8 cumulative GPA can be considered for our full-tuition Le Puy Scholarship. If you would like to be considered, please respond to the following statement in 500 words or less and submit your application by December 1:

Our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJs), trace their roots to Le Puy, France, where, in 1650, they joined together and devoted themselves to serve all persons without distinction and respond to the needs of the times. The University continues to advance and uphold their mission today.

In what ways have you displayed leadership and/or made valuable contributions to your community? Explain how this involvement can equip you to make a meaningful impact at Mount Saint Mary‘s University and align with the vision of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

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