Georgetown: Essay Requirement
Compose two brief essays (approximately one page each) on the topics given below.
Essay Two: APPLICANTS BY COLLEGE OR SCHOOL
APPLICANTS TO GEORGETOWN COLLEGE: Please relate your interest in studying at Georgetown University to your goals. How do these thoughts relate to your chosen course of study? (If you are applying to major in the FLL or in a Science, please specifically address those interests.)
APPLICANTS TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES: Describe how your experiences or ideas shaped your decision to pursue a health profession and how these experiences or ideas may aid your future contribution to the field.
APPLICANTS TO THE WALSH SCHOOL OF FOREIGN SERVICE: Briefly discuss a current global issue, indicating why you consider it important and what you suggest should be done to deal with it.
APPLICANTS TO THE MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: Describe the factors that have influenced your interest in studying business.

496-word version
As I intend to study Government and correlated dimensions from Political Economy to Sociology, where better to pursue the subjects of my interests than in Georgetown College, one of the most prestigious private colleges in the United States with “an emphasis on intellectual vitality...” as well as a myriad of internship and study abroad opportunities...

UM-Ann Arbor: Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests? (500 words maximum)

485-word version
As I intend to study Political Science and correlated dimensions from International to Asian Studies, where better to pursue the subjects of my interests than in LSA of the University of Michigan, one of the most prestigious public universities in the United States with a myriad of research, internship, and study abroad opportunities...

UW-Madison: Additional Statement
Tell us why you decided to apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, share with us the academic, extracurricular, or research opportunities you would take advantage of as a student. If applicable, provide details of any circumstance that could have had an impact on your academic performance and/or extracurricular involvement.

UW-Madison: Additional Statement (International Student Version)
Tell us about your academic goals, circumstances that may have had an impact on your academic performance, and, in general, anything else you would like us to know in making an admission decision.

463-word version
...Needless to say, its Department of Political Science, with not only “one of the nation's oldest and most respected programs…widely known for its collegiality...” but also four well-defined fields of discipline in Political Theory, American Government, Comparative Government, and International Relations would be a once in a lifetime opportunity for me...

JHU: Write a brief essay (250 words maximum each question) in which you respond to the following questions. (freshman applicants only):
1. Johns Hopkins offers 50 majors across the schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. On this application, we ask you to identify one or two that you might like to pursue here. Why did you choose the way you did? If you are undecided, why didn`t you choose? (If any past courses or academic experiences influenced your decision, you may include them in your essay.)

250-word version
As I intend to study Political Science and correlated dimensions from American Politics to East Asian Studies, where better to pursue the subjects of my interests than in Johns Hopkins, one of the most prestigious private universities in the United Stated with a myriad of internship and study abroad opportunities...

BU: This section of the application gives you an opportunity to present yourself in a way that grades and test scores cannot. The Board of Admissions uses your essay to determine your ability to organize thoughts and express yourself clearly. Accordingly, we ask that you prepare this work entirely on your own.
Essay 1: In no more than 250 words, please tell us why BU is a good fit for you and what specifically has led you to apply for admission? (2400 characters)

293-word version
As I intend to study Political Science..., where better to pursue the subjects of my interests than in BU, one of the largest private universities in New England with...the Department of Political Science at CAS that “has an abundance of teaching and research experience in American politics, political theory, comparative politics, and international relations...”

245-word version
As I intend to study Political Science and correlated dimensions from International Relations to East Asian Studies, where better to pursue the subjects of my interests than in BU, one of the largest private universities in New England with a myriad of internship and study abroad opportunities, not to mention the Department of Political Science at CAS...

Emory: 1. What are the unique qualities of Emory University, and the specific school(s) to which you are applying (Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, or both), that make you want to become part of Emory University? In what ways do you hope to take advantage of the qualities you have identified? Please limit your response to 250 words.

262-word version
As I intend to study Political Science and correlated dimensions from International Politics to Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture and Society, where better to pursue the subjects of my interests than in Emory, one of the most prestigious universities in the United States...

250-word version
As I intend to study Political Science..., where better to pursue the subjects of my interests than in Emory, one of the most prestigious universities in the United States with...the Department of Political Science that “offers major concentrations in both Political Science and International Studies and a minor concentration in Political Science...”

Brandeis: Please include a short response to one of the following prompts (250 words or fewer). (2000 characters)
1. Why would you like to attend Brandeis?
2. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis said, `If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.` Tell us about an unjust law (written or unwritten) that you believe should be broken.
3. A package arrives at your door. After seeing the contents you know it’s going to be the best day of your life. What’s inside and how do you spend your day?

250-word version
As I intend to study Politics and correlated dimensions from International and Global Studies to East Asian Studies, where better to pursue my interests than in Brandeis, one of the most prestigious universities in New England with a myriad of opportunities for exploring the world of politics...

Lehigh: What unique aspect of Lehigh most interests you? (As a guideline, your response should be between 150-250 words.) (1250 characters or upload)

242-word version
As I intend to study Political Science..., where better to pursue the subjects of my interests than in Lehigh...with...the Department of Political Science that promotes “not only an understanding of politics—ideas and ideals, perceptions and realities, institutions and processes—but also (develops) skills in analyzing and evaluating social and political problems...”

NYU: Please respond to each of the following questions using a maximum of 1,500 characters (spaces and punctuation included) in the space provided.
A. NYU`s global network provides students with hundreds of academic areas of interest for students to cultivate their intellectual curiosity and to help achieve their career goals. Whether you are entirely undecided about your academic plans or you have a definitive program of study in mind, what are your own academic interests? Feel free to share any thoughts on any particular programs or how you might explore those interests at NYU on any of our campuses. (1500 characters)

217-word version
As I intend to study Politics and correlated dimensions from International Relations to Social and Cultural Analysis, where better to pursue the subjects of my interests than in NYU, one of the most prestigious private universities in the United Stated with a myriad of internship and study abroad opportunities...

Tufts: Think outside the box as you answer the following questions. Take a risk and go somewhere unexpected. Be serious if the moment calls for it but feel comfortable being playful if that suits you, too. The suggested length for questions 2 and 3 is 200-250 words.
1. Which aspects of Tufts` curriculum or undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short: ``Why Tufts?`` (Suggested length is 50-100 words.) (1300 characters)

100-word version
As I intend to study Political Science and correlated dimensions from International Relations to Peace and Justice Studies, where better to pursue my interests than in Tufts, one of the most prestigious universities in New England with a myriad of opportunities...