Prompt database · 2026-27 cycle
Emory University
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Essay prompts (5)
- academic interestAll first-year applicants (required)2026-27200 words
What academic areas are you interested in exploring at Emory University and why?
- community'Getting to Know You' section2026-27150 words
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'Getting to Know You' section: answer exactly one of four options
Emory University has a strong commitment to building community. Tell us about a community that you have been part of where your personal participation helped to change or shape the community for the better.
- identity'Getting to Know You' section2026-27150 words
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'Getting to Know You' section: answer exactly one of four options
Reflect on a personal experience where you intentionally expanded your cultural awareness.
- other'Getting to Know You' section2026-27150 words
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'Getting to Know You' section: answer exactly one of four options
Emory University's unique mission calls for service to humanity. Share how you might personally contribute to this mission of service to humanity.
- community'Getting to Know You' section2026-27150 words
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'Getting to Know You' section: answer exactly one of four options
In a scholarly community, differing ideas often collide before they converge. How do you personally navigate disagreement in a way that promotes progress and deepens meaningful dialogue?
The school's published AI policy
Your submission should always reflect your own ideas, creativity, and experiences. [...] AI as a Writing Coach, Not a Creator. For years, students have sought feedback from family, teachers, school counselors, and mentors on their personal narratives. They remain the best coaches for you. While AI and similar tools can provide some assistance and feedback, it is essential that your thoughts, voice, and story remain at the core of your application. AI tools could polish or refine, but they should not replace or generate your personal input or creativity. If you choose to use AI for editing, treat it as a suggestive tool to enhance your writing, not to create it. For example, AI might help you clarify your thoughts in the Activities section of the Common Application or organize ideas in a personal statement. Emory values the originality and individuality that only you can offer and preserving your voice is of the utmost importance.
the school’s published policyChecked Sep 8, 2026
Our reading
Emory frames acceptable use as "AI as a Writing Coach, Not a Creator": the applicant's thoughts, voice, and story must remain at the core of the application, but AI may explicitly provide assistance and feedback, polish or refine writing, and help clarify thoughts or organize ideas in a personal statement.
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