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Personal Essay Requirement

We would like to know who you are, why you would like to attend Alaska Pacific University, and how you express yourself. For those reasons, we will need a writing sample from you. Please choose one of the following essay options below and submit a double-spaced, typed essay of at least 500 words. Regardless of the option you choose, please include a brief explanation of why you would like to attend APU.

1. Discuss a significant event or achievement that has shaped your values and goals.

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2. Describe a book, author, or individual who has had an impact on your development as a person.

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3. Tell us about your passions and interests and how they contribute to your personality.

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4. Send us a graded, written piece of work of which you are especially proud. Be sure that the work is significant enough to reflect the true level of your thinking and writing abilities. Be sure to include your teacher's comments, and let us know the assignment's requirements.

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