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Essay Prompts for Spring and Fall Applicants<\/h2>\n

Freshman Applicants<\/h2>\n

All Applicants (except selected majors below): <\/strong><\/p>\n

Explain your reasons for seeking admission to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, including what you believe are your academic strengths and interests. Be sure to explain any situations that may have had an impact, either positively or negatively, on your academic record.<\/p>\n

In place of an essay, you may instead submit a writing sample from a graded class assignment.<\/p>\n

Applicants to Animation and Visual Effects, Illustration, Dance, Music, Music Therapy, Musical Theater, Recording Arts and Production, Theatre, Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Please discuss why you wish to study your program of choice in the College of the Arts at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Be sure to include highlights of your experience related to your chosen academic program and how those experiences have shaped your current career goals.<\/p>\n

Adult Learner Applicants (excluding RN to BSN applicants):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Submit a Personal Statement that demonstrates what you have learned through formal education and\/or life experiences.<\/p>\n

School of Nursing Applicants (BSN):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please provide a brief personal statement describing why you wish to pursue a career in Nursing.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Transfer Applicants<\/h2>\n

All Applicants (except selected majors below):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Providing an essay is optional.<\/em> Should you choose to upload an essay, please provide a brief description of your educational goals. Be sure to explain any discrepancies that may be reflected on your transcript.<\/p>\n

School of Nursing Applicants (RN to BSN): <\/strong><\/p>\n

Providing an essay is optional.\u00a0<\/em>Please provide a brief personal statement describing why you wish to pursue a career in Nursing.<\/p>\n

Applicants to Animation and Visual Effects, Illustration, Dance, Music, Music Therapy, Musical Theatre, Recording Arts and Production, Theatre and Visual Communication Design: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Please discuss why you wish to study your program of choice in the College of the Arts at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Be sure to include highlights of your experience related to your chosen academic program and how those experiences have shaped your current career goals.<\/p>\n

Bergen Community College 2+2 Program (Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers only):\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Providing an essay is mandatory.<\/em> In 500 words or less, tell us why you would like to become a teacher. What experiences have motivated you to choose this career path? Please use the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Portrait of a Teacher\u00a0<\/a>to help guide you with the writing of this essay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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