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University of San Francisco | USF’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Community Service Short Response

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200 Words

The University of San Francisco‘s Jesuit tradition emphasizes community engagement and education for social justice, inspiring our students to become passionate agents for others. How do you see yourself becoming a part of this mission?

Nursing Short Response

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200 Words

We are interested in learning more about your desire to pursue a Nursing (BSN) degree. Please respond to the prompt below with a response of no more than 200 words.

What will be your responsibility to others as a Jesuit-educated, BSN professional registered nurse?

St. Ignatius Institute Short Response 1

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200 Words

Why do you want to be part of a living learning community that connects academics, spirituality, service, and community?

St. Ignatius Institute Short Response 2

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200 Words

The St. Ignatius Institute fosters solidarity in action to honor the Jesuit ideal of being people with and for others. What does solidarity mean to you?

St. Ignatius Institute Short Response 3

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200 Words

The St. Ignatius Institute explores big questions through the humanities, particularly philosophy, theology and ethics. What big questions do you bring to college and what do you hope to gain from SII’s course offerings?

St. Ignatius Institute Short Response 4

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200 Words

The St. Ignatius Institute offers students an opportunity to engage deeply in the Jesuit mission of the university. When you read the USF mission statement, what most excites you and how does it connect to your personal and professional goals?

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