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Your selections won’t affect your admission to the University in any way and there is no limit to the
number of programs you can express interest in in this section. Carolina Spring Forward Carolina
Spring Forward provides the opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica, Ireland, Scotland, South
Korea, or Spain with other Carolina students during the spring semester of their first year. Maybe
you volunteered with someone from your dance class who also happens to be one of the most
outspoken advocates for climate change in your city. Maybe you’re an advocate for the
environment—have you pushed for safer crosswalks or more bike racks to encourage pedestrian
traffic. This is a really nice way to answer the prompt because it’s very clear which part of the
question she’s answering in each paragraph. To do this effectively, you won’t be able to summarize
the entire history of the United States or the legacies of second-wave feminism. The College
Entrance Examination Board TM does not endorse, nor is it affiliated in any way with the owner or
any content of this site. You don’t have to be super specific about what you want to do (although
you definitely can!), but giving your reader a sense of how this aspect of your identity would impact
what you do or who you’d interact with in college helps them better understand what kind of
student you’d be. The more of you that you put in your essay, the better. Having a second opinion
will help your work be the best it possibly can be. And don’t worry, it’s okay to disorient your reader
a bit in the first line. But instead, she looked me in the eye and said she loved me no matter who I
loved. As we spent time together, we were able to find shared experiences, like our parents preparing
packed lunches for us from our country and being too embarrassed to bring them to school. At four,
I read The Lion King until I’d memorized it. Why? I’ve developed a pretty simple step-by-step
process to help you see which essay prompts can overlap. When she told me about the emotional
distance she felt growing up far away from her dad who lives in South Korea, I supported her, not
trivializing her pain with dismissive reassurances. In our experience, this tends to be easier than
writing a very short version and then trying to figure out what to add. You could look reflect on
aspects of U.S. history, world history, or the history of a set of religious beliefs. While it's great if
you have a close relationship with this person, you don't have to in order to write a great essay.
Whether exploring media’s disfiguration of truth, developing screenplays, or analyzing mise-en-
scene, I hope to pioneer new networks of connection. (99 words) — — —. She highlights how her
affinity group was more diverse than one might generally expect. Applying all the knowledge I’d
gained throughout high school to figure out this problem was an incredible introduction to the world
of multidisciplinary science. This prompt is an invitation to all those with drive to serve a cause. At
the end of our first concert, I was moved by the shared hugs, the high-fives, and the satisfaction on
the students’ faces as they saw a teary family member in the audience. The prompts are explicitly
asking you to talk about something new. Your neighbors could help each other with yard work, child
care, and maybe even after school tutoring. Acknowledging an assumption and then challenging it is
an excellent way to do this. Topics could be a specific course of study, research interests, or any
other area related to your academic experience in college. (250 word limit). When she was a teacher,
Hayley's students regularly scored in the 99th percentile thanks to her passion for making topics
digestible and accessible. Here’s an example essay (written for a Why Major prompt with a smaller
word count) to point you in the right direction.
The College Entrance Examination Board TM does not endorse, nor is it affiliated in any way with
the owner or any content of this site. Consider adding specific numbers to bolster your claims and
give your readers a sense of magnitude. As a first-year applicant, you'll be required to write a total
of three essays: one Common Application essay and two UNC-specific essays. My work with the
AAAS got me thinking about what diversity can look like, and what it means to embrace diversity.
Perhaps what you choose to talk about has a particularly shocking statistic. Read our expert guide on
how to find college scholarships. In this case, the author talks about her growing ability to find
common ground with other members of her affinity group. The prompt gives you a few big areas you
can focus on, but the trick is going to be to pick an element of your identity that you can tell a story
about. How does history shape who you are? (200-250 words). You can seek a second opinion on
your work from a parent, teacher, or friend. The Common App personal statement offers an
opportunity to help schools see a big part of who you are as a person, while supplemental prompts
like these give you a chance to show another side of yourself, something else you bring to the table
with the college. The author talks about her sexuality and her journey toward a greater sense of
empathy. Before you turn in your UNC Chapel Hill application, edit and proofread your essays. Why
do you want to participate in the global opportunities you’ve selected, and in what ways are you
hoping to grow through the experience(s)? (250 word limit). For a full guide to community essays,
check out that guide. Our chats morphed into meaningful conversations and fits of laughter. And
because nobody around me seemed to have the desire to listen, I gave up on it too. At the end of our
first concert, I was moved by the shared hugs, the high-fives, and the satisfaction on the students’
faces as they saw a teary family member in the audience. Maybe your interest in that topic inspired
you to do something that had a significant numerical effect. Use paragraph structure to clarify your
main points. When I conversed with friends, we were in our own universes. And, as usual, it's even
better if you can do this in a story format. First, you need to identify a peer who's active in your
community and making a difference. From the moment Bella and I were crowned co-winners of a
middle-school cup-stacking competition, each winning half of a coveted cookie cake, things
changed. You only get about 250 words per answer, so try to use it all up. Showing how you changed
over time or learned more about yourself compels people to keep reading. After telling her, I waited
nervously for the uncomfortable acceptance and frantic search for other conversation topics. How
has their work made a difference in your life. This will help your readers contextualize why this
person is important. Get the answer in our guide to the most selective schools in the nation.
In our experience, this tends to be easier than writing a very short version and then trying to figure
out what to add. You can interpret the word “peer” loosely here if you want to. You’ll have to
incorporate one or two historical details into your story and dive deep into how they have shaped
who you are. My major at Yale would be the next chapter in my life of storytelling. By doing this,
she demonstrates a compelling ability to self-reflect and see nuance within important cultural spaces.
Once you have those pieces, you have a few structural options: Opening A. Nobody is perfect, and
oftentimes it works to your advantage to embrace that. The key to writing great UNC supplemental
essays is to be personal and specific. This could be your current community or another community
you have engaged. (250 word limit). Think of the answer to that question as the frame for your essay
and fill the details in with the words you have left. Whether through study abroad or through rich
global content and experiences incorporated into the Carolina curriculum, our students develop
critical thinking and problem-solving skills fundamental to their success as they become the next
generation of global leaders. In fact, reflecting on how you’ve changed over time shows that you’re
introspective and adaptable. Just remember to be sure that, ultimately, you’re still the main character
here. Later, I found audio and visual storytelling, mesmerized by This American Life and Whiplash.
Tell us about a time you failed and what you learned from it. There are a total of four UNC
supplemental essays to choose from; you get to pick whichever two you would like to answer. Note
that it can be useful to get even more detailed and cinematic, but you’ll want to avoid simply
repeating the activities list. Showing how you changed over time or learned more about yourself
compels people to keep reading. Explain how that has solidified your commitment to
humanitarianism and economic equality. Acknowledging an assumption and then challenging it is an
excellent way to do this. The good news about that is that you can bring your own interpretation of
the term “history” to your response here. Think of the narrative arc as a rope that you can use to pull
your reader through your answer. To do this effectively, you won’t be able to summarize the entire
history of the United States or the legacies of second-wave feminism. The more of you that you put
in your essay, the better. Perhaps what you choose to talk about has a particularly shocking statistic.
Hopefully, the topic you’ve chosen is something you’re already pretty jazzed about. The club started
off as a small-but-mighty group of four, but grew as we tutored beginner violinists. When she was a
teacher, Hayley's students regularly scored in the 99th percentile thanks to her passion for making
topics digestible and accessible. Though this essay does focus some on another person, the author
shows us that she cares about empathy and open dialogue.
We'll learn your background and interests, brainstorm essay topics, and walk you through the essay
drafting process, step-by-step. Tell us about a time you failed and what you learned from it. If you
don’t know what you want to do in or after college, you can still take inspiration from this by
talking about how this major will help you achieve a different goal, like learning about something
you’re curious about or exploring an issue that matters to you. Depending on your topic, it can be
useful to acknowledge what’s already good or working, then frame your experiences or actions as a
way to make your community even better. A great essay isn’t just about showing off all your great
accomplishments. Here’s another example from an applicant with an impressive depth of exploration:
Example: Over the past summer, I conducted research as a full-time intern at Wright-Patterson Air
Force Base. Here’s the short version: General Tips: Don’t repeat what’s in your personal statement.
Now you need to figure out how you’re going to pay for it without breaking the bank or saddling
yourself with a massive pile of post-graduation debt. This was a glimpse of what was to come:
standing ovations, the tears in my neighbor’s eyes when my music reminded her of her hometown,
the community my fellow string members and I formed over nervous glances before the curtain went
up. The author talks about her sexuality and her journey toward a greater sense of empathy. I built on
my years spent studying organic chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology, both in school and
Science Olympiad, with a focus on utilizing engineering principles in order to create a product. Stick
to telling real stories about the person you really are, not who you think UNC wants you to be. For
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my decision to continue applying myself interdisciplinarily and continue my undergraduate studies
in biomedical engineering. — — — And as a bonus, here’s a good example of a strong Why Major
essay that was written for Yale but offers a solid framework to emulate (note, though, that you’ll get
over double the space for your Why Major). How does history shape who you are? (200-250 words).
I was ten, and a kind retirement community resident was so enamored by our performance, she
invited my family to her apartment for cookies. To write this essay, start by telling a story about how
your trans identity has shaped you. Quick math tells us that’s between eight and fifty college essay
prompts to respond to. Since our cup-stacking battle, we’ve been strong for each other. And don’t
worry, it’s okay to disorient your reader a bit in the first line. Joint Degree Program with National
University of Singapore The Joint Degree Program allows students to expand their global network
and gain cultural awareness through two to four semesters in Singapore while earning a dual degree
from the National University of Singapore and Carolina. The school band teacher agreed to conduct,
and I spread the word through social media and flyers. Having a second opinion will help your work
be the best it possibly can be. Get the answer in our guide to the most selective schools in the nation.
The more you can do to demonstrate that you’ve done your research, the better chance you have of
standing out. Consider adding specific numbers to bolster your claims and give your readers a sense
of magnitude. This student’s “movie moment” is their time at summer camp, when they knew they
wanted to study molecular biology. Each has anywhere from one to five (hi, MIT!) supplemental
essays. One possible approach: Think of this as a quick origin story. However, members of the
affinity space at my high school come from several different grades, genders and ethnicities.