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Although optional, an essay can assist the Admissions Committee in knowing you as an individual, independent of test scores and other objective data. If you would like to submit an essay, please select from one of the topics below. Your response should be limited to a total of 250 words.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Why did you choose to apply to Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. What qualities or unique characteristics do you possess that will allow you to contribute to the Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ community?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6193","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry","topic-freshman"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFAQ:Does Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ have specific essay or personal statement topics?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Although optional, an essay can assist the Admissions Committee in knowing you as an individual, independent of test scores and other objective data. 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