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Bucknell University’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Why This Major Short Response

Required

250 Words

Please explain your interest in your first-choice major/undecided status and your second-choice major (should you opt to list one) and why you would choose Bucknell University to pursue your interest(s).

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