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Georgetown University’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Extracurricular Essay

Required
1 Pages

Briefly (approximately one-half page, single-spaced) discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which youhave been most involved.

Diversity Essay

Required
1 Pages

As Georgetown is a diverse community, the Admissions Committee would like to know more about you in your own words. Please submit a brief personal or creative essay which you feel best describes you and reflects on your personal background and individual experiences, skills, and talents.

Additional Info Essay

Not Required

Please elaborate on any special talents or skills you would like to highlight.

Arts and Sciences Essay

Required
1 Pages

Founded in 1789, the Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences is committed to the Jesuit traditions of an integrated education and of productive research in the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. Describe your interest in studying at College of Arts & Sciences. Applicants interested in the sciences, mathematics, or languages are encouraged to make specific reference to their choice of major.

School of Nursing Essay

Required
1 Pages

Georgetown University‘s School of Nursing is committed to the formation of ethical, empathetic, and transformational nursing leaders. Describe the factors that have influenced your interest in studying Nursing at Georgetown University.

School of Health Essay

Required
1 Pages

Georgetown University‘s School of Health was founded to advance the health and well-being of people locally, nationally, and globally through innovative research, the delivery of interdisciplinary education, and transformative engagement of communities. Describe the factors that influenced your interest in studying health care at Georgetown University, specifically addressing your intended related major: Global Health, Health Care Management & Policy, or Human Science.

Walsh School of Foreign Service Essay

Required
1 Pages

Georgetown University‘s Walsh School of Foreign Service was founded more than a century ago to prepare generations of leaders with the foundational skills to address global issues. Describe your primary motivations for studying international affairs at Georgetown University and dedicating your undergraduate studies toward a future in global service.

McDonough School of Business Essay

Required
1 Pages

Georgetown University‘s McDonough School of Business provides graduates with essential global, ethical, analytical, financial, and diverse perspectives on the economies of our nation and the world. Describe your primary motivations for studying business at Georgetown University.

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