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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's 2022-23 Essay Prompts

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Overcoming Challenges Essay

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650 Words

This part is all about you. What should be included in this essay: any academic and personal hurdles and/or challenges you‘d like us to know about in the context of your application, any information that is inclusive of your family or your community experiences. Before you submit your essay, please make sure to: check your spelling and grammar, ask someone to proofread your final version.

Tell us about something you’ve done — academically or personally — and what you’ve learned from it. Was it a success or a challenge? Did it represent a turning point in your life? How did this particular moment in your life influence you, and how will it continue to influence you as you pursue your college education?

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