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University of Alabama

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University of Alabama’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Additional Info Short Response

Not Required
150 Words

List any other activities or information you would like The University of Alabama to consider.

Additional Info Short Response

Not Required
150 Words

Explain any extraordinary circumstances or special needs.

Select-A-Prompt Short Response

Required
150 Words

The items in this section of the application will be considered holistically for both admission and scholarship consideration. Please take your time filling out this section so that each question is answered accurately and thoroughly. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make changes to your answers.

Each essay box holds up to 150 words. If you have a digital copy of your resume, you can copy and paste into these essay boxes.

NOTE: PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY HAVE COMPLETED SIMILAR QUESTIONS IN THE COMMON APP SECTION.


Option 1

Include any elected or appointed leadership position you held in the last three years. List the name of the organization or group for which you held the leadership role and include your elected or appointed title/position. Include the duration of your position/title and a list of your accomplishments and responsibilities in the position.


Option 2

List your significant academic achievements/honors/awards over the last three years. Indicate the appropriate year beside each honor.


Option 3

For each event or organization you volunteered with in the last three years, list the name of the event/organization, the duration and total hours you volunteered, and what your responsibilities or accomplishments were.


Option 4

For each extracurricular activity you participated in over the last three years, list the name of the organization/team/group, the duration of your participation and your responsibilities or accomplishments as a member.


Option 5

For each paid position you’ve held in the last three years, list the name of the employer, the title of your position, the duration and total hours you worked and a list of your responsibilities or accomplishments.

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