Prompt 1:
American University students identify as changemakers and describe themselves as passionate. Describe a belief, hobby, idea, issue, or topic about which you’re excited. (250 words)
Explanation:
Located in the heart of Washington D.C., American University attracts students from all over the globe who want to enact positive change in their communities. As noted in the prompt, American describes their students as “changemakers,” and many take advantage of the school’s location to intern on Capitol Hill, devise policy recommendations working for think tanks and advocacy groups, and canvas throughout the streets of D.C. for causes they are passionate about. That being said, “changemakers” can take on a multitude of meanings, many of which are unrelated to politics or activism. No matter where your passion lies, American wants to learn all about it!
How might you find your place amongst a crowd of students who care deeply about the world around them and who take actions to better their communities? This is your chance to show off your leadership skills and write about where your passion has taken you thus far. In answering this question, be sure to describe the cause, hobby, idea, issue, or topic you are passionate about, explain why it is important to you, and demonstrate what you have done as a result of this passion. End with a reflective statement that offers a forward-thinking perspective; how will you use your American education to further this passion or enact positive change?
Sample:
“Pack your bags, we have to drive to Georgia before 5 p.m..”
After months of drought, my coastal Florida town received fifteen inches of rain in less than twenty-four hours. Changing precipitation patterns are expected to worsen over time, leading to rapid storm intensification, flooding and increased storm frequency. Luckily, research shows that restoring Florida’s natural infrastructure can be both cheaper and more effective than building structural flood protection systems.
Though I’ve been a member of my high school’s Environmental Science Club since my first week of 8th grade, it wasn’t until I learned about Everglade restoration endeavors that I fell in love with climate activism. Our work comes in two parts; lobbying for the allocation of more state funds to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and volunteering with the Conservancy to educate others about its importance. As club president, I spearheaded a volunteering partnership; fourteen of us work for the conservancy on a weekly basis; some lead boat tours educating tourists about the conservancy’s mission, others help care for the animals in the Wildlife Hospital.
My work with the Conservancy inspired me to pursue further educational opportunities to learn about Everglade restoration, and last summer, I interned with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s legal department, learning to draft policies aimed at protecting our coastal waterways. At American, I’m looking forward to deepening my understanding of climate activism by majoring in Environmental Science and completing an Advanced Leadership studies certificate to hone my political advocacy skills.
Prompt 1:
American University students identify as changemakers and describe themselves as passionate. Describe a belief, hobby, idea, issue, or topic about which you’re excited. (250 words)
Explanation:
Located in the heart of Washington D.C., American University attracts students from all over the globe who want to enact positive change in their communities. As noted in the prompt, American describes their students as “changemakers,” and many take advantage of the school’s location to intern on Capitol Hill, devise policy recommendations working for think tanks and advocacy groups, and canvas throughout the streets of D.C. for causes they are passionate about. That being said, “changemakers” can take on a multitude of meanings, many of which are unrelated to politics or activism. No matter where your passion lies, American wants to learn all about it!
How might you find your place amongst a crowd of students who care deeply about the world around them and who take actions to better their communities? This is your chance to show off your leadership skills and write about where your passion has taken you thus far. In answering this question, be sure to describe the cause, hobby, idea, or issue, or topic you are passionate about, explain why it is important to you, and demonstrate what you have done as a result of this passion. End with a reflective statement that offers a forward-thinking perspective; how will you use your American education to further this passion or enact positive change?
Sample:
“Pack your bags, we have to drive to Georgia before 5 p.m..”
After months of drought, my coastal Florida town received fifteen inches of rain in less than twenty-four hours. Changing precipitation patterns are expected to worsen over time, leading to rapid storm intensification, flooding and increased storm frequency. Luckily, research shows that restoring Florida’s natural infrastructure can be both cheaper and more effective than building structural flood protection systems.
Though I’ve been a member of my high school’s Environmental Science Club since my first week of 8th grade, it wasn’t until I learned about Everglade restoration endeavors that I fell in love with climate activism. Our work comes in two parts; lobbying for the allocation of more state funds to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and volunteering with the Conservancy to educate others about its importance. As club president, I spearheaded a volunteering partnership; fourteen of us work for the conservancy on a weekly basis; some lead boat tours educating tourists about the conservancy’s mission, others help care for the animals in the Wildlife Hospital.
My work with the Conservancy inspired me to pursue further educational opportunities to learn about Everglade restoration, and last summer, I interned with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s legal department, learning to draft policies aimed at protecting our coastal waterways. At American, I’m looking forward to deepening my understanding of climate activism by majoring in Environmental Science and completing an Advanced Leadership studies certificate to hone my political advocacy skills.
