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Columbus College of Art and Design

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Columbus College of Art and Design’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Select-A-Prompt Essay

Not Required
500 Words

Choose ONE of the following CCAD Personal Essay topics.


Option 1

At CCAD you’re prepared to go out and make the world a better place using your creativity.
•Describe how you would like to influence society or inspire people using your creativity after you graduate from CCAD.


Option 2

If you could have unlimited access to JUST ONE material, medium, or tool for the rest of your life: (paint, clay, film, laptop, camera, audio recorder, fabric, laser cutter, pencil, etc.)
•What would you choose and why?
•What would you make with it?


Option 3

Write a story that contains ALL of the following elements:
•Your favorite artist
•A long distance train ride
•Something to eat


Option 4

Tell us about yourself. Share any details you feel comfortable sharing. We would love to learn about you and the impact you‘ll have at CCAD.

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