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Christopher Newport University | CNU’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Honors Program Short Response

Required
250 Words

In the Honors Program, we believe that being an engaged citizen
starts with a strong academic foundation in the liberal arts. Honors students will have countless opportunities for meaningful engagement in the classroom at Christopher Newport.

Please describe how academic engagement has played a role in your life in high school.

President‘s Leadership Program Short Response

Required
250 Words

We believe that leadership comes in many forms. Whether you‘ve held formal positions in clubs and organizations or you see yourself as a quiet leader who leads by example, we want to hear how leadership has played a role in your life.

Please describe your most significant engagement and/or leadership experience(s) in high school.

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