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Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering | Olin

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Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering | Olin’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Why This College Short Response

Required
500 Words

Olin is a community striving to change the world and positively impact people’s lives through engineering education. How does Olin’s mission align with your own values? How do you hope to use your engineering education to change the world?

Additional Info Short Response

Not Required
250 Words

Think about all the things we will learn about you throughout your application to Olin, from your application materials and recommendations and through your own words in your other essays. Is there anything missing? If there is, you may share a specific story that tells us something about you that we don‘t yet know. If not, don’t worry: this question is optional.

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