Get To Know You Questionnaire (Essays)

Ivy Insight X-Factor™ Essay Questionnaire

Please fill out the form.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Please provide your date of birth *

Where did you grow up? Have you always lived there? If not, where else have you lived? *

What do your parents do for a living? How does their work experience and/or educational background influence you? *

Tell me about your three most significant extracurricular activities - why did you get involved with them? Which 1-2 activities stand out as most important to you and why? *

Did you experience any hardships growing up? If so, how did these challenges impact your values and beliefs? *

What’s something about you that most people don’t know? *

Describe the two experiences that have had the greatest impact on your life. *

How do you hope to contribute to the community of your college environment? *

What are your two favorite books? Two favorite movies? Two favorite pieces of music? Why? *

What is your proudest achievement? Greatest failure? *

What is your career goal? Why? *

What was your favorite class in high school and why? Least favorite class? *

How would your teachers describe you? *

How would you define success? *

Where do you see yourself, both professionally and personally, in 5 years? In 10 years? *

What do you do for fun? What are your hobbies? Any hidden talents? *

What are two social or political issues that you feel strongly about? Why? *

Tell me about an intellectually exciting idea that grabbed your attention. Why? *

Tell me about a famous writer, philosopher, academic or intellectual that you admire. Why? *

Do you have any “skeletons in the closet” that need to be explained? (e.g., academic probation for plagiarism, misdemeanor, felony, etc.) *

Files and Documents

Please provide the appropriate documents and attach or email to info@ivyinsight.com

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Academic Transcript from high school (all years), High school profile, Standardized Test Scores, Extracurricular activity list (or resume), Recommendation letters (if any). Other materials (e.g. writing samples; websites where we can find evidence of your work; any draft application materials)