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Talk with usVanderbilt University’s motto,Crescere aude, is Latin for “dare to grow.†In your response, reflect on how one or more aspects of your identity, culture, or background has played a role in your personal growth, and how it will contribute to our campus community as you dare to grow at Vanderbilt.Please provide your response in approximately 250 words.*
Brainstorm all your experiences in high school that you believe will show that you will be successful in college and beyond. The strongest ones will be the foundation of your personal brand.
Your essays should highlight one of the 5 traits: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, diversity of experiences
Every essay counts to build the overall narrative. Increasing your personal score increases your chances by 10x.
