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Prompt (University of Michigan) Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion,…
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Prompt (Rutgers Honors College) You indicated interest in honors community consideration and participation. Please share with us your concept of…
Prompt (Common Application) Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking?…
Prompt (University of Chicago Supplemental) “Where have all the flowers gone?” – Pete Seeger. Pick a question from a song…
Prompt (Common Application) Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one…