Indiana University Bloomington

Personal statement required (250-650 words), plus supplements that depend on your college or program:

1. Required (Apply IU applicants only; Common App applicants write a Common App personal essay instead) · 200–400 words (stated inside the prompt itself, with an en dash)

   In 200–400 words, describe your academic and career plans and any special interest (for example, undergraduate research, academic interests, leadership opportunities, etc.) that you are eager to pursue as an undergraduate at Indiana University. Also, if you encountered any unusual circumstances, challenges, or obstacles in pursuit of your education, you may share those experiences and how you overcame them. Please note that this essay may be used for scholarship consideration.

   IU labels this the "IU-specific essay". IU's instruction: "If you are applying through Apply IU, you will need to submit the IU-specific essay using the prompt below." It doubles as the scholarship essay.

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