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Ohio University’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Additional Info Short Response

Not Required
500 Words

This essay is optional. You may use this space to describe any academic challenges you have faced, your preparation for success in your academic and career objectives or any additional information that you would like to have associated with your application. You may also use this space to explain any discrepancies in your academic history that you believe are not representative of your potential for academic success.

Honors Tutorial Essay 1

Not Required
600 Words

Please explain why you have chosen your particular program of study.

Honors Tutorial Essay 2

Not Required
600 Words

We expect that one reason you seek a tutorial education is for the one-on-one interaction with faculty, but other than that, what interests you about pursuing a tutorial-based undergraduate education? What aspects of your education and life experience have prepared you for a tutorial education with its emphasis on research and creative activity?

Journalism Essay

Not Required
600 Words

Applicants to the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism are encouraged, though not required, to submit an essay detailing how you want to help shape the future of journalism.

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