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Kansas City Art Institute’s 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Extracurricular Short Response

Not Required

250 Words

Please list all honors and awards (e.g. Young Arts, or any other state, regional, or national awards).

You may also provide a list of your involvement in outside studio art classes, workshops, programs, including summer programs, and/or community service.

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Why This College Essay

Required

500 Words

Your personal statement is a way for us to get to know you! In approximately 500 words, tell us about your background in art, your goals while at KCAI, and your career goals.

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