*Please be sure to respond to the essay prompt that corresponds to your grade level below:
Sophomore (10th) Prompt: As acceptance into universities has become increasingly more competitive, tuition rates have also risen steadily. In 1,000 words or less, please explain how you have begun (or plan to begin) preparing yourself for college acceptance, focusing on the economic challenges it brings about and why you feel you will be financially and intellectually enhanced by attending a university.
Junior (11th) Prompt: Attending college is an important and vital step in preparing yourself for the ‘real world.’ In 1,000 words or less, please explain your goals for the future and how attending college will help get you there.
Senior (12th) Prompt: As you complete college applications and eagerly await decisions, the anticipation of college can be a considerable source of stress. In 1,000 words or less, please explain what options are available to aid you in preparing financially for college and how you plan to use these resources to cover the expenses that college demands.
