TOPICS: 1. “IF YOU COULD WITNESS A HISTORIC EVENT (PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE) FIRST-HAND, WHAT WOULD IT BE, AND WHY?” (150 WORDS) CLICK ON https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/emory-university-supplemental-essays FOR MORE INFORMATION This open-ended prompt invites you to share a side of yourself that may not be apparent in other parts of your application. We suggest using this prompt to highlight a specific interest, value, or intellectual insight. Also, think about the power behind time-traveling through history and witnessing an event with your own eyes. History has been shaped by countless events that have led to where we are today, so think critically about which event you’d choose. Is it connected to one of your academic interests? Do you have a personal connection? You can use this as another opportunity to demonstrate how you think and the connections you make, which are great ways to show your core values. It’s easier to write a stronger response by honing in on particular moments or events than by discussing something big and broad, like WWII. Finally, keep in mind how common certain responses might be … and try to throw them out and write about something your readers maybe haven’t encountered yet. 2. “SHARE ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU WERE AWESTRUCK.” (150 WORDS) CLICK ON https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/emory-university-supplemental-essays FOR MORE INFORMATION Emory emphasizes on its website that through your responses to its prompts, its officials hope to get “a compelling glimpse of the real you.” Let’s say that last part all together: The real you. It’s easy to want to make yourself seem a little “too you” in your application. Too polished. Too perfect. Toss those expectations aside and think of your genuine answer. Whatever topic you choose, you won’t have the time (or words) to beat around the bush. Use some of your word count to vividly describe the experience itself, but don’t dwell on it. The bulk of your response should be spent highlighting the growth, emotions, and realizations that came from this experience.
