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  1. Personal statements

    Personal statements are considered formal writing so you should avoid contractions (e.g., say "I have" instead of "I've"). Don't have run-on sentences. Break up long sentences and use appropriate punctuation to keep the essay flowing. Don't include filler/empty words to use characters or fill a page (e.g., sort of, kind of, very ...

  2. Virginia Commonwealth University

    The paper should be 2-3 pages double spaced. Essays may include, but are not limited to the following: Major influences on your intellectual and personal development, such as curricular and extracurricular experiences, community service or important people, events or ideas. Your immediate educational goals and plans for achieving them.

  3. Writing Center

    During our in-person hours, please call our front desk at (804) 828-4851 for assistance with appointments and other questions. Outside of these hours, please use our email address ( [email protected]) for any questions or concerns. Spring semester hours will run Tuesday, January 16, through Friday, May 10, 2024.

  4. Apply

    The Brandcenter application ( Step 2) asks you to respond to the prompts for all applicants and the prompts for the concentration to which you are applying. You may only apply to one of our five concentrations— Art Direction, Copywriting, Creative Brand Management, Experience Design, or Strategy. This component of the application is to be ...

  5. Student resources

    Student resources. The Writing Center offers a number of online resources to help students with their writing projects. Active Voice vs. Passive Voice. APA Citations. Argumentative Writing. Art Major Application. Artist Statement. Brainstorming Topics. Conclusions and Why They Matter.

  6. Preferred Applicant Track

    There are two essay prompts for the Preferred Applicant Track Program application: 1. Provide a narrative statement describing your motivation for choosing your specific healthcare profession. ... Virginia Commonwealth University. Honors College. 701 W. Grace St. Box 843010 Richmond, VA 23284-3010 804-828-1803. [email protected]. Facebook. Twitter ...

  7. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine Secondary

    These are the secondary application essay prompts for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. To put your best foot forward and maximize your chance of an interview invitation, visit our secondary application editing page.

  8. Personal Statements

    The personal statement provides an opportunity for you to set yourself apart from the competition — to present yourself as an individual rather than a transcript or a test score. As a result, a strong personal statement emerges from your character and authentic experience. However, many writers get caught up in talking about the experiences ...

  9. Apply to Virginia Commonwealth University

    Virginia Commonwealth University is a premier urban, public university whose mission is to provide a fertile, stimulating environment for teaching, learning, research, comprehensive medical care and service; to promote the pursuit of knowledge; and, to disseminate professional skills. VCU is committed to advancing equitable access to academic success, striving to ensure a 21st-century, real ...

  10. Incoming Freshmen

    The VCU Honors College application will be available in early August. Applications to the Honors College from incoming freshmen are accepted through April 15 of the senior year in high school. However, students are encouraged to apply by our priority deadline of February 1. All prospective freshmen who apply to the Honors College by February 1 ...

  11. How To Stand Out On Your VCU Secondary Application

    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is a popular medical school for Virginia residents. The VCU Admissions Committee love seeing students who have ample clinical experiences with patients and students who also possess humility. The VCU secondary application essay prompts change year after year.

  12. Writing Prompts

    Part 2: In an essay, write about your experience as a student in mathematics classes. Be sure to express your thoughts and opinions on the subject and talk about how you came to feel this way. ... Writing Prompt #3 VCU Tuition (due Tuesday 10/20) VCU's in-state tuition is currently $3558 per semester (Fall 2009). However, VCU's Board of ...

  13. Admissions

    To request a paper copy of the current report, please contact the VCU Police Department by calling (804) 828-3851 or in person at 224 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia 23219. What I love most about VCU is how supportive and generous people are. They made my four years here extraordinary.

  14. Our services

    At the Writing Center, our student consultants offer an additional set of eyes and further perspective on your work before anyone stamps a grade on it. We're here to be your readers and listeners, regardless of what discipline you're in or what project you're working on. We serve both undergraduate and graduate students, providing in ...

  15. How to Get Into VCU School Of Medicine: The Definitive Guide

    VCU School of Medicine Secondary Application: Essay Prompts, Sample Answers, and Advice. Like many medical schools, the VCU School of Medicine conducts a holistic review of your application when evaluating your candidacy. This means that the admissions committee takes into account your entire application — not just your grades and MCAT score — when making their decision.

  16. VCU Essay Application tips? : r/vcu

    In summary, your essay should be about how your past experiences have shaped your goals for the future, and how this college will help you reach those goals. Research the VCU academic program, research their arts, research volunteering opportunities that VCU can connect you with. Find something that sincerely fits your background.

  17. 2,000+ College Essay Prompts for 2023-24 and How-To Guides

    Find your college's application essay prompts for 2023-24. 0 Result (s) American International College | AIC View Essay Prompts >. Bridgewater State University View Essay Prompts >. Concordia University-Saint Paul View Essay Prompts >. Hollins University View Essay Prompts >. Hood College View Essay Prompts >.

  18. Scholarships & funding

    Visit our Student Financial Services site to learn about scholarships and aid such as grants, Federal Work-Study and more. You can even look into external sources for scholarships there. Plus, you can learn how aid works and find detailed instructions on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit site.

  19. 2022-2023 Virginia Commonwealth

    Thank you to @AstroSidekick for sharing the questions for this year. 2022-2023 Virginia Commonwealth Secondary Essay Prompts (2000 character limit each) The last couple of years have been challenging for us all in various ways (i.e., dealing with the impacts of COVID, social unrest and injustices). Please describe a particular challenge you faced.

  20. 2023-2024 Virginia Commonwealth

    Reaction score. Mar 21, 2023. #1. 2023-2024 Virginia Commonwealth (VCU) Secondary Essay Prompts (different from last year) 1. You are approached by a neighbor whom you are friendly with and who knows you are headed to medical school. The neighbor wants your opinion on whether she should have her healthy 3-year-old child vaccinated against COVID.

  21. VCU suspends frat for hazing, sorority for selling pills

    A Virginia Commonwealth University fraternity has been suspended two years for hazing, and a sorority has received a four-year punishment for using its group forum to buy and sell prescription pills.

  22. Schapiro: A Wilder ride for Rao and Youngkin

    Doug Wilder, the former governor and Richmond mayor, puts VCU's president and Virginia's governor on the spot. And in the process, he makes both of them look weak.

  23. Communication arts student wins 2024 Friends design contest

    May 14, 2024 by Sue Robinson Sain. T-shirts are being sold online All sale proceeds benefit VCU Libraries. Tess Versprille is the winner of the fifth annual Friends of VCU Libraries Design Contest, which accepted submissions from current students and recent alumni. Versprille, a rising sophomore communication arts major, received a $500 prize.

  24. Overview of Prudential Standing

    Footnotes Jump to essay-1 Gladstone, Realtors v. Village of Bellwood, 441 U.S. 91, 99-100 (1979). Jump to essay-2 This section discusses only the prudential standing doctrine. However, it is important to note that other prudential doctrines that have a basis in Article III of the Constitution may be relevant to the question of whether a federal court may exercise jurisdiction over a litigant ...

  25. 10 innovative research projects earn latest funding from VCU's Arts

    Faculty-led projects that touch on a range of topics - from sculpture and swimwear to pediatric medical care and theater - are among the 2024 grant recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University's Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund. Now in its third year, the AHSS Fund has invested more than $300,000 to support and expand arts ...