Vanderbilt University - Secondary Essay Prompts

1 .Please reflect on the upbringing, background, and experiences in your life that have shaped who you are as a person and will help define the person you want to be in the future. In other words, what makes you who you are?

2 .Tell us about a time when you interacted with someone who is different than you. What did you learn? Would you do anything differently and if so, what?

3 .It is important to understand that everyone needs help at various times in their lives. Reflecting on the last five years, describe a time you asked for help and what you gained from that experience that has influenced your approach to asking for help.

4 . If you have completed your undergraduate education, please comment on what you have done or have been doing since graduation.