The Clark Honors College Essay Requirements for Admission
Applying to the Clark Honors College requires two different essays:
- One using the Honors College prompt
- One from either the Oregon Application Personal Statement or the Common Application*
The UO general essay topic cannot be used to fulfill the Clark Honors College essay. You must complete both of them.
(*Note: On the Common Application, the Honors College essay prompt will appear immediately below the honors question on your screen when you answer “yes” to apply.)
Clark Honors College essay instructions:
When faculty and staff review the applications, they are looking to see how you think and how your mind works. The best essays:
- demonstrate effective storytelling
- include thoughtful analysis
- synthesize themes in a meaningful way
- give a sense of your personality and unique perspective
The 2026-2027 CHC essay prompt:
Curiosity and breadth of interests are defining characteristics of Clark Honors College students.
What's something you believed in that you changed your mind about and what made you change it? Be thoughtful and provide concrete examples to support your response.
Please limit your response to a maximum of 500 words.