Essays & Short Answers

Students should respond to the following essay and/or short answer prompts to apply to UT. They allow students to share their stories, interests and additional information that may not be reflected in the application.

Freshman

Submit the required short answers to prompts in your admission application. Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words per prompt, typically the length of one paragraph.

Prompts

  1. Why are you interested in the major you indicated as your first-choice major?
  2. Think of all the activities — both in and outside of school — that you have been involved with during high school. Which one are you most proud of and why? (Guidance for students: This can include an extracurricular activity, a club/organization, volunteer activity, work or a family responsibility.)

Submitting Your Short Answers

You can submit your short answers with either your Common App or ApplyTexas application. Short answer responses must be completed in order to submit your application.

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