July brings us halfway through our summer! As we get excited to greet the Class of 2017 to campus, we have already begun making preparations for the Class of 2018. Without further ado — The 2014 first-year domestic application is now live! Please go to this link to learn more information on how to apply to Elon.
For a quick sneak peek, here are this year’s essay questions. Remember, you only write about one of the topics – so choose your favorite!
1. Describe a place that has meaning to you and discuss its importance in your life. Explain how this place has influenced who you are today.
2. If you were given $10,000 to invest in a project you are passionate about or a business you want to start, what would it be and why? Who would benefit and how would you spend the money? Be specific about the goals you hope to achieve.
3. Throughout its 125 year history, Elon has benefited from strong, forward-thinking leaders. Leadership is highly valued at Elon and is one of the five Elon Experiences. Describe a time in your own life when you demonstrated leadership and discuss what you learned about leadership from that experience.
Essay topic required for Gap semester program applications only:
Why do you want to participate in the Gap Semester Program? What contributions do you think you can make to the group and the program. What do you hope to learn from the experience?
Let us know if you have questions! Contact your admissions counselor, admissions@elon.edu or 336-278-3566.