Graduate Programs Essay

If you prefer, you may complete all fields, print essay and mail to: Franklin University, Graduate Programs, 201 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215-5399 or fax to 614.947.6771.

Please write an essay (500 - 800 word maximum) answering all three questions below. Your responses serve as an essential writing sample and provide insight to satisfy admission criteria. Essays must be typewritten or computer-generated and single-spaced.

Criteria for judging personal statements:

The persuasiveness of your essay.
The organization, clarity and grammatical correctness of your writing.
Introspective and reflective nature of the essay.

Admissions Essay

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1.	What are your career aspirations, and how can a Graduate Program at Franklin University help you to reach them? Why now?
2.	Describe your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your academic ability, contributory work experience and personal qualities and characteristics that you will bring into the Program.
3.	The admission criteria emphasizes strong academic ability, contributory work experience, a strong work ethic and demonstrated professionalism. Based on these criteria, how will you be able to contribute to the collaborative learning environment?