1. Considering your personal, spiritual, and professional background, please explain why you chose here as the place to pursue your degree? (At least 5 to 7 sentences)

2.  In 5-7 sentences, identify how you will use this degree in a counseling career.

3.  In at least 5-7 sentences, please answer the following question: What post-school or work-related experiences demonstrate your interest and dedication to the counseling profession or to the counseling specialty which you are applying?

4. Please describe your understanding of cultural competence and how it applies to you as a counselor-in-training (At least 5 to 7 sentences)

5.What are the reactions of your family, friends, and colleagues as you express your career goals to become a counselor? (5-7 sentences)