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Colorado School of Mines | Mines’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Diversity Short Response

Not Required
250 Words

Reflect on a time when you had to collaborate with individuals whose backgrounds, culture, experiences, or viewpoints are different from your own. How did this experience impact your understanding of your own identity and how do you think this experience will influence your approach in building inclusive teams?

Academic Interests Short Response

Not Required
250 Words

Please share a bit more about your academic interests. Why did you choose Mines and what do you hope to study? If you are undecided, what area(s) of study are you considering? What has inspired your interests in these areas? Think about your prior/current coursework, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer experiences, future goals, or anything else that has shaped your interests.

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