One essay; 4 topics

College Essays
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<p>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?</p>

<p>Here are the four topics I’m hoping to cover in one essay:</p>

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

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

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

<p>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)</p>

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

2

<p>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.</p>

3

<p>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</p>

4

<p>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</p>

5

<p>I’m doing the same essay for a number of prompts about an “intellectual passion.” if it works, then don’t worry about it.</p>

6

<p>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.</p>