Brigham Young University-Provo

Describe a topic, idea, or experience that you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. What have you done to learn more or engage further in the topic, idea, or experience? What resources do you use to learn more?

Have you become aware of significant needs in your family, school, and/or community? Please explain how you have worked toward meeting those needs.

Briefly describe a time that your efforts have fallen short, a goal was not accomplished, or an aspiration was not achieved. What steps did you take to recover from this defeat? What resources did you use? How and why are you different today?

We strive to create a rich and varied educational environment through admitting students with a wide range of: Goals, Interests, Skills and talents, Life experiences, Perspectives, Cultures. Tell us your story. What will you contribute to our university community? Be specific.

A BYU education will be spiritually strengthening. BYU students have a unique opportunity to seek learning by study and by faith. Describe the reasons you want to learn in an environment like this.

Please provide a short description of your participation in the specific activity:

Why did you choose to participate in this activity? How have you benefited from your participation?

Why are you applying to transfer from your current institution?

How has your initial college experience prepared you for the academic rigor of BYU? Tell us what you have done to challenge yourself academically. Be specific.