1. Please respond to the topic below s).*At Mercer, our students are committed to making the world a better place. Describe how you would embrace this mission as a Mercer student. (maximum of 150 words
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Please choose two of the topics below and respond (maximum of 150 words)*1. Did you know that two-thirds of all Mercer students participate in a service-learning experience during their time on campus? Describe a meaningful service opportunity you have had, and explain how it impacted you. 2. College students can expect to grow and develop, but they can also expect to be challenged and to need support. Tell us about a time when you asked for help, or a time when you needed help but did not ask for it. 3. Mercer is a diverse community of scholars, and we recognize that each student has a uniquely different background. Describe an aspect of your background, such as location, race, religion, cultural heritage, or special interests, and tell us how it has helped shape your worldview. 4. College applications are often about listing your achievements, but we know that some things cant be measured on paper. What would you like us to know about yourself that doesnt fit in a box on this application?
Personal statement3. Please respond to one of the topics below (minimum of 250 words).*
1.Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.2.The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?3.Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?4.Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma – anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.5.Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.6.Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
