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Cooper Union’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts
Engineering Short Response 1
The Cooper Union is a small, highly specialized, and academically challenging school in New York City. Beyond these traits, what specific aspects of our community and resources excite you? In what ways are you inspired to contribute to and benefit from our learning community?
Engineering Short Response 2
What drives your interest in pursuing your chosen major (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science)? How do you envision engaging with Cooper‘s labs, research opportunities, and faculty?
Engineering Short Response 3
If you were to give a 30-minute lecture on a specific topic to an audience, what would your topic be and why? Why does this topic interest you, and what do you want others to understand or appreciate about it?
Additional Info Short Response
Students often ask us how and where they can include additional information or documents. You may use this space to include a resume, a summary of notable accomplishments, activities, leadership roles, awards, a research abstract, a link to a digital portfolio, links to online projects/videos, etc. You may upload or type your response. Please limit the response to two pages.
