Chapman University

Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. At age 13, I had it all planned out. Having taken my passport from my mother’s desk, I prepared to purchase … Read moreWhere do I belong?

Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? As I strode into that all-too familiar gym, the memory of last year’s defeat was still fresh in my mind. The court loomed ahead, lying smugly as if it were already aware of the game’s … Read moreSuccess

Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you? The piano is predictable. If I hit the right key, it will play the same note every time, and if I play a song correctly, there will always be harmony. Life … Read moreFeel the Music

Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. I was practically born on the river. Both of my parents were extreme whitewater raft guides, and they passed on their … Read moreThe Outdoors and Life

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Supplement (Television and Broadcast Journalism):Describe an event, experience, or day in your life in the form of a news story or event. Anchor (John Factworthy): Good evening and thank you for watching CNN’s nightly report. Now for our new segment “A Day in the Life of…,” where we … Read moreA Day in the Life…

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Supplement (Television and Broadcast Journalism)Write about an event of experience in you life in the form of a news story or event. This is Jane Doe, coming to you live on the scene of Cultural Revolution. And this is the story:It could have been my father and I … Read moreCultural Revolution

Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence. I used to sit in my room staring at the wall, hoping for action, drama, comedy, or even romance. I did experience all of these things eventually, but through a screen, not directly. Every Saturday night was always another night … Read moreEvery Saturday Night

Explain your decision to pursue your particular major. Explain your decision to pursue your particular major. When I was five I wanted to do everything- dance ballet, sing like Amy Grant and Pat Benatar rolled into one, run a cat kennel, and make movies. My wise mother, Bev, made sure I had an early appreciation … Read moreA Chance to Create

Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. Click. “Alright, perfect.” I announce, looking down at my camera to peruse through the pictures I had just captured. The model in front of me wore a meticulously curated outfit of my choosing: a … Read moreArt of My Own

What is most important to you/a crucial part of who you are? I feel the sweat drip down my neck and soak into the fabric of my bedazzled gown. I clench my fists and inhale deeply, closing my eyes to see the reassuring grin of my choreographer in my mind. Here I stay, tucked securely … Read moreThe Chance to Dance