Essay

There are two required essays. Please include both in the same file. The file should be uploaded in PDF format.

First, in approximately 650 words, in English, please answer one of the following five general essay questions.

General essay topics (choose one): 

1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
4. Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma – anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

Second, answer the question specifically about AUP in about 300 words.

AUP specific essay topic:

“At AUP, our mission is to educate global citizens to be able to take their places as responsible actors in communities, civil societies, and countries around the world. Tell us in about 300 words how this mission aligns with your personal and educational goals.”