Essay Topics for College Applications |
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College Related Questions
Personal Questions
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Write a personal statement that gives the admissions committee a sense of you as an individual.
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Describe a significant interest or experience that has special meaning for you.
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If someone who knows you well were to write a biography about you, what title would be given to the book and some of the chapters? Explain why.
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Tell us of an experience that has changed your perspective on any subject matter.
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Discuss a literary or artistic work (including books, plays, movies, music, etc.), which has had a special impact on you.
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It is the year 2050, and you are reflecting back on your accomplishments. Of what are you most proud.
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Describe something that has special meaning for you. Explain why.
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Traditions add meaning to our lives. Tell us about a tradition that is honored in your family, friends, or culture. Why is this tradition important to you?
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Describe an event or experience in your life (e.g., humorous, happy, sad, exciting, challenging, humbling, etc.) and tell us how that event or experience changed you.
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Imagine you are a teacher or a counselor at your school and you have been asked to write a recommendation for the Admissions Committee. Be sure to describe your own academic and person strengths and weaknesses.
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How has you family history, culture, or environment influenced who you are?
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Identify a person who had a significant influence on you and explain the influence.
Issue-Oriented Questions
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Write about an important issue of person, local, national concern.
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Write a speech for delivery before some group or write an article or editorial for publication.
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Discuss a person from the realm of politics, sports, history, local community or family who possesses those qualities that you admire as an individual.
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Describe a risk worth taking and tell why.
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Choose a prominent person - living, deceased, or fictional - that you would like to interview and explain why.
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Which four historical figures would you select as your professors in your first term at our college? Describe your reasons for each selection.
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Write about a book that has special significance for you
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