Thousands of College Essay Application Examples
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. The vibrant skyline stood dead. It was 4:30 A.M. and life ceased to exist on the streets of Shanghai. The sunrise peaked through … Read more Shanghai for a Year
If you select a second-choice major other than the Division of General Studies on your application, write a second essay explaining your interest in this major, too. Again, limit your response to 300 to 400 words. “I’m afraid. Dave, my mind is going,” pleaded HAL 9000 in a monotone voice. Although I was aware of … Read more Computer Science + Linguistics
Explain your interest in the major you selected and describe how you have recently explored or developed this interest inside and/or outside the classroom. You may also explain how this major relates to your future career goals. You may include any majors or areas of study you’re currently considering. Limit your response to 300 to … Read more Combining Computer Science and Stats through Robotics
Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. It’s 3:16 A.M. My eyes are bloodshot from sleeplessness; I stumble into my room and crash my head against the soft, plush pillow laying on my bed. I pull the blanket over my … Read more Dreams
What event in your life helps describe qualities that others may not know? Out of breath, I settle down in my three point stance. Everyone on the line is pointing and yelling to say who they are blocking. On the snap of the ball I exert all my energy to push the other opponent into … Read more Not Your Average Jock
Choose one extracurricular activity, work experience, or community service project from the list you provided on the application and explain why you initially chose it, why you continued with it, and how you have benefited from it. Electrifying bursts of energy flow through my veins as the excitement builds up just minutes before opening night. … Read more There’s No Business Like Show Business
Students at the University of Notre Dame are passionate! Their passion gives direction and definition to campus academic, community, and spiritual life. Recognizing that you have already provided us with a list of your extracurricular activities, please briefly describe your greatest passion and tell us how it defines and directs you. I stood on my … Read more My Passion for Literature