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Barnard College’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts
Why This College Short Response
Barnard College is an extraordinary community of women committed to fostering curiosity and the exploration of new experiences and ideas. By utilizing the resources of our campus, our Foundations curriculum, and New York City, our students expand their world and discover their own capabilities. How do you envision these intersecting components of Barnard shaping your academic and personal journey?
Bold Questions Short Response
Barnard College students engage in the bold questions that define their generation. Choose one question that you have about the world around you, and explain why it matters to you.
Differing Opinions Short Response
In college, you will encounter others with diverse viewpoints and experiences. Describe an instance where you engaged with someone who held a different opinion and explain how it shaped your perspective on the issue.
Science Pathways Scholars Program Short Response
The Science Pathways Scholars Program (SP)2 aims to support students from low-income or first-generation students as they pursue careers in science research. Please discuss your interest in science research and future career goals. You may choose to reflect on past experiences or projects, role models, or ideas for research that you would like to explore.
