Pepperdine Spiritual Essay Supplement

Colleges and Universities A-Z Pepperdine University
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<p>How should I tackle this? The limit is 300 words. I want to "show and not tell" as college essay advice suggests, but how do I do it in this instance? Should I simply list different situations in which I demonstrated my faith? </p>

<p>The prompt is: As a Christian university, Pepperdine expresses its Christian principles through all aspects of academic life and administrative policy. The university affirms that truth, having nothing to fear from investigation, should be pursued relentlessly in every discipline. Students, faculty, and staff members of all faith traditions are welcome to become part of the Pepperdine University community. Please tell us a little bit about how faith has influenced your life. (50-300 words)</p>

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<p>I think you should focus on one (maybe two) examples of how religion has played a strong role in your life. Listing different situations does not seem cohesive. I suggest writing about a main event in your life where religion has helped shape your self-identity. Wish you the best of luck! </p>

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<p>Thanks a lot Jenny! I shall do just that. </p>