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Chapman University’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts
Why This College Short Response
Out of the thousands of universities and colleges, what excites you about attending Chapman University specifically?
Select-A-Prompt Short Response
Chapman seeks to enroll a class of students that fosters a diverse, dynamic and welcoming campus community. To support this goal, we encourage you to discuss any aspect of your identity, which could include perspectives, experiences, and background, and how they have shaped who you are. With this in mind, please answer one of the following questions
Option 1
Our committee would like to hear about a personal experience or lesson that has helped you better understand who you are now and/or appreciate a perspective different from your own. How would you utilize this understanding to contribute to the values and welcoming fabric of our campus community?
Option 2
Part of the Chapman experience is to help students expand their perspectives. How will you grow personally and/or learn more about others throughout your time at Chapman?
Select-A-Prompt Essay
Please answer the following questions in one word, phrase, or sentence. There are no right or wrong answers here. We hope you enjoy working on this section as much as we’ll enjoy reading it.
Option 1
What is your dream job?
Option 2
What song should we be listening to while reading your application?
Option 3
Name one dish you would cook for our admission team.
Option 4
What is the top thing on your bucket list?
Option 5
If Chapman’s admission team came to visit your hometown, what site would you take them to?
Option 6
What makes you happy?
Option 7
What can you give a 30-minute presentation on without any preparation?
Option 8
What are the best words of advice you have received?
Option 9
What is a family tradition that you want to continue?
Option 10
Where do you feel most at home?
