Vanderbilt University supplemental essays

One required short essay (about 250 words).

1. Crescere aude: dare to grow

   250 words max

   Vanderbilt University’s motto, Crescere aude, is Latin for “dare to grow.” In your response, reflect on how one or more aspects of your identity, culture, or background has played a role in your personal growth, and how it will contribute to our campus community as you dare to grow at Vanderbilt.

Source: Vanderbilt University admissions