Writing Prompts for First-Year Applicants
Following are our writing prompts for first-year students applying for fall 2023 admission.
Following are our writing prompts for first-year students applying for fall 2023 admission.
You'll answer two to three prompts as part of your application. The questions you'll answer will depend on whether you're applying to a major or to our undeclared program, and if you've selected a second choice. Each response should be approximately 150 words.
You'll also answer one essay prompt as part of your application. Prompts are the same whether you apply through myIllini or the Common App. Select and answer the prompt of your choice from the full list found on the Common App website.