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University of Pittsburgh | Pitt's 2022-23 Essay Prompts

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Personal Statement Essay

Not Required
750 Words

The personal statement is your opportunity to communicate directly with the Admissions Committee. Applicants are welcome to submit anything that helps tell their story, being mindful and thoughtful about the quantity and quality of information shared. Share information not included elsewhere in your application. (If a student has not done the Common App Essay, this is an alternative personal statement. However, both the Common App Essay and this Personal Statement are optional).

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Honors College Short Response

Required
300 Words

If you could change anything in the world, what would it be? Explain why and how you would change it.

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International Applicants Essay

Required
750 Words

In lieu of an essay or personal statement, we ask interested international applicants to answer a short answer question.

Answering the following question is required. Your answer may increase the likelihood that you are given special consideration due to extenuating circumstances. The Admissions Committee reviews responses for quality rather than length. However, the most effective responses are under 1,500 characters.

Describe an experience where you had to adapt to a new environment (i.e. a different culture, situation, or way of thinking).

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