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Villanova University鈥檚 2024-25 Essay Prompts
Select-A-Prompt Short Response
Please select one of the five essay prompts listed below to fulfill the writing requirement and respond in about 250 words.
Option 1
St. Augustine states that well-being is 鈥渘ot concerned with myself alone, but with my neighbor鈥檚 good as well.鈥� How have you advocated for equity and justice in your communities?
Option 2
What is a lesson in life that you have learned that you would want to share with others at Villanova?
Option 3
鈥淰illanova鈥� means 鈥渘ew home.鈥� Why do you want to call Villanova your new home?
Option 4
As an Augustinian community, we value recognizing individuals for their true selves. Please share with us a time when you were misjudged based on your identity, background, experiences, or interests.
Option 5
At Villanova, we often say "each of us strengthens all of us." Please detail a time when someone has borrowed some of your strength in their time of need.
