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Howard University

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Howard University’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Diversity Essay

Not Required
500 Words

Diversity of all kinds is important to enriching the educational experience at Howard University. Please share with us anything in your background or lived experience that has shaped your perspectives and how that would contribute to the classroom and community at Howard.

Why This Major Essay

Not Required
500 Words

Please describe the major you intend to study and how you hope to use your Howard education to support you in achieving your passions and goals. Please address your first-choice and second-choice major selections.

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