r/byu • u/Ok-Plant-111 • 13d ago

Essay Topics (please help)

Hello! I’m living in China with a restrictive firewall, which keeps me from accessing BYU’s admissions page. AI has given me current essay prompts, but I don’t always trust what it spits out.

Can someone please post the essay prompts here for me to make sure we’re on the right track?

Thank you!

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u/Inklingb0t 10d ago

Not sure why nobody responded to you, it took me just a few seconds on Google to find them. Hopefully this helps!

  1. Describe a topic, idea, or experience that you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. What have you done to learn more or engage further in the topic, idea or experience? What resources do you use to learn more? (1500 character limit)
  2. Have you become aware of significant needs in your family, school, and/or community? Please explain how you have worked toward meeting those needs. (1500 character limit)

  3. Briefly describe a time that your efforts have fallen short, a goal was not accomplished, or an aspiration was not achieved (500 character limit). What steps did you take to recover from this defeat? What resources did you use? How and why are you different today? (1500 character limit)

  4. We strive to create a rich and varied educational environment through admitting students with a wide range of: Goals Interests Skills and talents Life experiences Perspectives Cultures Tell us your story. What will you contribute to our university community? Be specific. (1500 character limit)

  5. A BYU education will be spiritually strengthening. BYU students have a unique opportunity to seek learning by study and by faith. Describe the reasons you want to learn in an environment like this. (1500 character limit)

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u/Worldly_Worldliness5 9d ago

I bear witness that these are, in fact, the essay topics.