University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
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Choose 1 of 7 prompts. 650-word limit.
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 lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea important to you or others. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
보충 에세이 — 파트 1
Choose 3 of the following 5 prompts. Your response to each should be between 50-100 words.
How does faith influence the decisions you make?
What is distinctive about your personal experiences and development (eg, family support, culture, disability, personal background, community)? Why are these experiences important to you, and how will you enrich the Notre Dame community?
Notre Dame's undergraduate experience is characterized by a collective sense of care for every person. How do you foster service to others in your community?
What compliment are you most proud of receiving, and why does it mean so much to you?
What would you fight for?
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Answer all 2 prompts.
Briefly share what draws you to the area(s) of study you listed.
Everyone has different priorities when considering their higher education options and building their college or university list. Tell us about your "non-negotiable" factor(s) when searching for your future college home.