Some students have a background, identity,
interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would
be incomplete withoutit. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
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?
Reflect on a time when you questioned or
challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
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?
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or
realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of
yourself or others.
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?
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.
