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Pratt Institute’s 2023-24 Essay Prompts
Pratt Munson Short Response
Why do you also want to apply to Pratt Munson?
Impactful Work Short Response
The essay should be 250-500 words or two pages maximum. Make sure your essay is complete before uploading because you will not be able to make changes after you submit your application. Essays submitted in other forms will not be accepted. The college essay is your opportunity to add your unique, distinct voice to your application to help the committee get to know you beyond your portfolio or transcripts to show us how you think and stand apart from other applicants. Admissions wants essays that demonstrate an inspired commitment to your interests, including thoughtful insights and readiness for Pratt’s program. Please respond to the following prompt:
All Programs (Except Construction Management)
Write about a piece of work (visual art, musical performance, piece of writing, architecture, or design) that has influenced you and describe the impact it has had on your perspective OR write about a part of your work and the impact of creating the work has had on you. The essay should be 250-500 words. Ensure your essay is complete before uploading because you cannot make changes after you submit your application.
Construction Management Short Response
The essay should be 250-500 words or two pages maximum. Make sure your essay is complete before uploading because you will not be able to make changes after you submit your application. Essays submitted in other forms will not be accepted. The college essay is your opportunity to add your unique, distinct voice to your application to help the committee get to know you beyond your portfolio or transcripts to show us how you think and stand apart from other applicants. Admissions wants essays that demonstrate an inspired commitment to your interests, including thoughtful insights and readiness for Pratt’s program. Please respond to the following prompt:
Construction Management Only
Write about a construction project (building, home, stadium, structure, resort, or environment) or a piece of art or design that has inspired you. Describe the impact it has had on your decision to study Construction
Common App Personal Essay
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.
Option 1
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.
Option 2
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?
Option 3
Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
Option 4
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?
Option 5
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
Option 6
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?
Option 7
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.
