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Virginia Tech's 2022-23 Essay Prompts

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Community Service Short Response

Required
120 Words

Virginia Tech’s motto is "Ut Prosim" which means ‘That I May Serve‘. Share how you contribute to a community that is important to you. How long have you been involved? What have you learned and how would you like to share that with others at Virginia Tech?

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Overcoming Challenges Short Response

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120 Words

Resilience is defined as the ability to adapt and learn from a difficulty. Reflect on a time that you have exhibited resilience. What growth did you see in yourself after this experience?

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Leadership/Role Model Short Response

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120 Words

Share a time when you were most proud of yourself either as a role model or when you displayed your leadership. What specific skills did you contribute to the experience? How did others rely on you for guidance? What did you learn about yourself during this time?

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Achieving Your Goals Short Response

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120 Words

Describe a goal that you have set and the steps you will take to achieve it. What made you set this goal for yourself? What is your timeline to achieve this goal? Who do you seek encouragement or guidance from as you work on this goal?

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