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  1. Domestic Freshman Admissions

    When to apply. The best dates to apply for admission are based on the semester you want to start at CSU. The application opens August 1 each year for the following year's semesters. Fall semester — Starts in August. Spring semester — Starts in January. Summer semester — Starts May through July.

  2. Colorado State University

    Common App Personal Essay. Required. 650 words. The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores?

  3. 2025 Colorado Supplemental Application (CSA)

    The 2025 Colorado Supplemental Application (CSA) will open late June. It is *critical* to create only *one* account per person. Application fee: Allow at least 30 minutes to complete the online payment of the $80 application fee to ensure you meet the application deadline. Note: the application fee is non-refundable.

  4. Application Supporting Documents

    If necessary or preferred, additional support documents can be submitted by mail to Office of Admissions, Colorado State University, 1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins CO 80523-1062. Colorado State University may need documents like transcripts or AP/IB scores as part of the application process. See tips for submitting them.

  5. How to conquer your admissions essay

    Use their tips below to make your essay stand out. #1. Make it all about you. A personal statement is the story of you. Writing about yourself may feel awkward, but keep in mind that this portion of your application is one of the only ways we get to hear directly from you. Keeping the focus on yourself is important.

  6. Apply to Our Program

    Complete Your Colorado Supplemental Application (CSA) Some participating VMCAS institutions require a supplemental application and/or fee. The Colorado Supplemental Application is required for application to Colorado State University's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program.. A non-refundable $80 fee must be paid by credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) at the time of submission.

  7. Scholarships

    A student's total resources and financial aid (including grants, work-study, loans, assistantships, scholarships, vocational rehabilitation benefits, etc) cannot exceed their yearly estimated educational expenses for attending CSU. If a student's total aid exceeds their cost of attendance, Colorado State University may be required to reduce ...

  8. 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Guide

    What do the 2024-25 supplemental essay prompts really mean, and how should you approach them? CEA's experts are here to break them all down. ... Georgia State University 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide ... University of Colorado Boulder 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide.

  9. Online Composition Placement Exam

    Complete the Composition Essay registration page. Complete your Examity profile, schedule your essay, and pay your proctoring fee. Please ensure you read the directions on the screen closely to avoid missing any steps. You will then be redirected to the Composition Placement Essay page to read the prompt and write your essay.

  10. Essays

    Essays give instructors the ability to assess students' critical thinking skills and understanding of the course's content and texts. They also allow students to practice their communication skills in a written format. Most instructors require essays ranging from 5 to 7 pages twice per semester, but some have more frequent, smaller essays due ...

  11. First-Year

    Personal Essay (required, 250-650 words): Choose one of the seven essays from the Common Application. ... The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation ...

  12. How to Write the Colorado School of Mines Essays 2023-2024

    For that reason, you should probably aim to have an essay that is at or near the 250-word mark. About 25% of your response should describe the ways in which the group was diverse, and how that diversity was relevant or important to the experience. For the other 75%, briefly describe the experience then go into detail about your reflections on ...

  13. Learn How to Write Great Supplemental College Essays

    This is a must read for anybody writing the Stanford roommate essay: included is an example essay, a detailed breakdown, helpful tips along the way, and a section on how to revise your essay too. Write supplemental essays for hundreds of the most competitive colleges. Follow our step-by-step guides and read our supplemental essay examples that ...

  14. Applying to Colorado State

    Your applicant type determines your admission application requirements. The CSU application process - in most cases - includes filling out an online application, paying/waiving an application fee, and submitting some documents, such as transcripts. CSU does not require the ACT or SAT for undergraduate students.

  15. How to Write the Colorado College Essays 2023-2024

    Option 3: Describe how your personal experiences with a particular community make you a student who would benefit from Colorado College's Block Plan. Option 1. Tell us about a time where you learned from an experience that challenged your perspective. (300 words) Brainstorming Your Topic.

  16. 2023-24 Colorado College Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

    Colorado College 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations. The Requirements: 1 essay of 300 words. Supplemental Essay Type (s): Why, Community, Diversity. On Colorado College's Block Plan, students immerse themselves in one class at a time, fostering deep engagement and courageous conversations with peers and professors.

  17. For the Personal Essay

    Writing@CSU is the home of Colorado State University's open-access learning environment, the Writing Studio. Use this site to write, learn to write, take writing classes, and access resources for writing teachers. ... Supplemental Readings. Portfolio Considerations. Print-Friendly Page . ... pp. 15-34 ("Active Reading"). The essay, "How I ...

  18. 2024-25 Supplemental Essay

    With that background information in mind, here is the 2024-2025 supplemental essay prompt: Colorado College values creating an equitable, environmentally-conscious, and healthy community. Choose one of these areas - antiracism, sustainability, or wellness - and describe your experiences and the specific ways you plan to get involved in this ...

  19. 2024-25 University of Colorado Boulder Supplemental Essay Guide

    University of Colorado Boulder 2024-25 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide. No Time To Lose! The University of Colorado Boulder Deadline Countdown is on: Early Action: Nov 15. Regular Decision Deadline: Jan 15. We can help you draft in time for submission!

  20. A Strong Colorado College Essay Example

    Colorado College Essay Example. Prompt: The Block Plan at Colorado College has a tradition of innovation and flexibility. Please design your own three-and- a-half- week course and describe what you would do. (Recommended length: 2-3 paragraphs) I love country music.

  21. How to nail your scholarship application essay

    Completing the CSUSA enters you for nearly every scholarship at CSU that you're eligible for. Now all you have to do is nail that application essay … and we're here to make that part easy, too. Here are some insider info, tips, and even a few essay excerpts to help you as you tackle your essay. #1. It's less formal than you think.

  22. 2024-25 American University Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

    American University 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations The Requirements: 1 essay of 250 words. Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why. 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)

  23. How to apply for the Scott Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship

    Colorado State University received a $53 million gift in 2016, the largest gift in university history, from the Walter Scott, Jr. family. ... Step 2: Answer the supplemental essay question for the Walter Scott, Jr. Undergraduate Scholarship. The supplemental essay question will be displayed after you finish your general application.

  24. How To Tackle The Weirdest Supplemental Essay Prompts For This ...

    Supplemental essays are a critical component of college applications—like the personal statement, they provide students with the opportunity to showcase their authentic voice and perspective ...

  25. Want to write a college essay that sets you apart? Three tips to give

    The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

  26. Colorado School of Mines 2023-24 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

    Colorado School of Mines 2023-24 Application Essay Question Explanations. The Requirements: 2 optional essays of 250 words each. Supplemental Essay Type (s): Diversity, Why. While the Colorado School of Mines essays are both optional, we encourage you to seriously consider responding to one or both of the following prompts.

  27. That first-day-of-school energy: Colorado State University style

    Prairie Smallwood is a writer and content creator for the Office of Admissions at Colorado State University. She is passionate about education and exploration, and knows that going to college can be both an adventure and an overwhelming experience. She aims to create content that helps students through that journey — the wonderful, the scary ...