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Appalachian State University

Boone, North CarolinaPublic

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Appalachian State University’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

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Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all.

Our students think critically, communicate effectively, make local to global connections, and understand the responsibilities of community engagement. We embrace our obligation to help create healthy, just, and sustainable societies by equipping our students to live with knowledge, compassion, dedication, humility, and dignity.

After reviewing our institutional mission statement, please describe why you are interested in attending Appalachian State. Your response is an important factor in distinguishing an admissible candidate within our applicant pool. You can type directly into the box or you can paste text from another source.

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