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University of Illinois at Chicago | UIC’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts
Why This Major Short Response
Please provide an essay that explains why you chose your intended program of study. What interests you the most about this major? Please be specific - those evaluating these essays are highly interested in your response. If Undecided, what areas of study do you look forward to studying in college?
Honors College Essay 1
Please describe in detail ways that you have sought out academic challenges and personal growth opportunities while in high school. Examples can include activities both inside or outside of your school.
Honors College Essay 2
How will your engagement with the Honors College foster your academic, personal, and professional growth?
GPAA Programs Essay
By applying to the GPPA programs, you are applying for a guaranteed seat in one of UIC‘s graduate or professional programs earlier than students who apply in a traditional manner. The GPPA program seeks to understand why you have chosen your intended profession and a guaranteed path into it. What makes you an ideal candidate for guaranteed admission rather than following a traditional path to your intended profession? How would a guaranteed seat contribute to your goals as an undergraduate?
