Essay #1: Community and Belonging
Everyone belongs to multiple communities and/or groups defined by various factors, including geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interests, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one community to which you belong and describe that community and your place within it. (For example, I live in Michigan, am Chaldean Iraqi, and was born in Michigan.)
Essay #2: College Choice
Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School at the University of Michigan to which you are applying. How does its curriculum align with your interests?
Essay #3: Reasons for Transferring
Please provide a statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve.
Essay #4: Personal Engagement
(1,250–3,250 characters, approximately 250–650 words)
Describe a topic, idea, or concept that captivates you so deeply that you lose track of time. Why does it intrigue you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? (Choose a compelling topic that will engage the reader`s attention.)