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I'm applying to several film schools, each with a very similar essay prompt. My question is, given the four listed below, do you think I can submit one blanket essay, and hope it will suffice for all 4? If a topic gives a sort of list of things to mention, should I follow it religously, or is it more of a guideline?

Here are the four topics I'm hoping to cover in one essay:

How do you think studies in the academic program you have chosen will empower your imagination, develop your skills, and enrich your compassion?
(LMU)

Who are you as a person? What are you trying to say using film or other media?
(USC)

Describe your background, artistic experiences, creative influences, personal objectives and future career goals.
(FSU)

Write an autobiography and a statement of your plans for the future, especially what you would expect to gain from college in general and Chapman in particular.
(CHAPMAN)

NOTE: I realize that for Chapman, I will need to include an additional paragraph addressing Chapman itself.

parent2noles

Applying for extremely selective film schools (FSU, USC) probably requires complete focus and attention to each prompt. I would suggest not losing a shot at entry by perhaps glossing over the essay.

anurodh

if you don't want too write 4 different essays, don't do(whhich you should)
but at least tweak the essay a bit according to topic
ok

anurodh

if you don't want too write 4 different essays, don't do(which you should)
but at least tweak the essay a bit according to topic
ok

b4nnd20

I'm doing the same essay for a number of prompts about an "intellectual passion." if it works, then don't worry about it.

yayit'sanna

I also think it would depend on your essay. I mean, those prompts all follow along the same lines, but they're just a little different.