UT--Austin: Optional There may be personal information that you want considered as part of your admissions application. Write an essay describing that information. You might include exceptional hardships, challenges, or opportunities that have shaped or impacted your abilities or academic credenti..

UT--Austin: Required Choose an issue of importance to you – the issue could be personal, school related, local, political, or international in scope – and write an essay in which you explain the significance of that issue to yourself, your family, your community, or your generation. 1..

UW—Seattle: Applicants are expected to answer the following questions in their statements: 1. Why are you pursuing further studies? How did you reach the decision to go into your particular field? What are your long term academic and professional goals? Be as specific as possible. 2. If you..

UM—Twin Cities: Educational Interests In English, describe your educational interests and goals and what your plans are for when you return to your home country. Please include an explanation of why you would like to study the major you have selected. (Maximum 600 characters) 103-word ve..

OSU: Choose one of the following two questions and be sure to indicate at the start of your essay which question you have selected. Limit your response to 300 words. Reflect on your answer and be attentive to spelling and grammar. We`re looking for responses that might tell us something about you..

UW--Madison: Activity Statement Briefly explain (in 50-100 words), how you decided which activity was the most important to you. UMD--College Park: In addition to answering two of the questions above, please include any additional information you would like to provide if extenuating circumstances..