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University of Maryland, Baltimore County | UMBC’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Honors College Short Response 1

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250 Words

What are your principal areas of academic interest? What are your career goals?

Honors College Short Response 2

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250 Words

What are your areas of interest and involvement in and outside of school?

Honors College Short Response 3

Required
250 Words

What service and leadership experience have you engaged in through school or the community?

Select-A-Prompt Essay

Required
650 Words

Please select one of the following prompts to address:


Option 1

The Constitution of the United States currently has 27 amendments. What should be the 28th Amendment and why?


Option 2

What historical event do you wish you could witness? Please explain why you chose this event.

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