<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><faq id="9378c2f5-8306-4eb2-836b-4ca814ccd2bd" filename="what-does-a-successful-response-to-one-of-the-essay-prompts-look-like" source="https://www.tcu.edu/frequently-asked-questions/what-does-a-successful-response-to-one-of-the-essay-prompts-look-like.xml" updated="2026-07-08T16:09:10.092Z">
   <question>What does a successful response to one of the Roach Honors College essay prompts look
      like</question>
   <tags>Honors College</tags>
   <answer>
      
         Successful essays will:<br></br><ul>
            <li style="list-style-type: none;">
               <ul>
                  <li>show creativity, honesty, and curiosity</li>
                  <li>thoughtfully express your own ideas and thinking, not just offer general responses</li>
                  <li>demonstrate writing proficiency (e.g., excellent grammar, syntax, complex structure,
                     creative expression)</li>
                  <li>provide clear reasoning and specific examples in support of your claims and positions</li>
                  <li>use your voice and thoughts</li>
                  <li>give us insight into how you think, how you reason, and what you value (academically
                     and in life)</li>
                  <li>demonstrate a solid understanding and thorough engagement of each prompt</li>
               </ul>
            </li>
         </ul>
      
   </answer>
</faq>