Holistic Admission Request Form

Thank you for your continued interest in Bemidji State University!

If you have been denied admission, or if additional information is needed to make an admissions decision, you are invited to complete this Holistic Admission Request Form. Your responses will help the Admissions Committee better understand your academic journey, personal experiences, and potential for success at BSU.

Before you Begin

We recommend gathering any supplemental materials (such as a personal statement, letters of recommendation, unofficial test/exams scores, or other relevant documents) before completing your responses to the required short answer questions. Doing so ensures that you provide a complete picture of your experiences at the time of submission and allows for a timely and thorough review of your materials.

Applicant Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email Address

StarID

Short Answer Questions

You are required to respond to seven short answer questions. Each question will appear on its own page to help you focus your thoughts and respond fully. We encourage you to be open, honest, and detailed in your responses. Each answer must be a minimum of 150 words and should provide meaningful insight into your experiences, challenges, and goals.

There are no right or wrong answers; this is your opportunity to share your story in your own voice.

Important Notice:
Your responses must be composed entirely in your own words.
Use of artificial intelligence (AI), ghostwriting services, or assistance from others is prohibited.
Submitting responses that are not authentically your own may result in denial of admission or revocation of your admission offer.

Why are you interested in attending Bemidji State University, and how did you first become interested in BSU?

What were some of your biggest challenges while attending school (high school, college, or both), and how do you plan to overcome those challenges if admitted to Bemidji State University?

What tools and resources will you use to ensure you are academically successful if you are admitted to Bemidji State University?

Do you have support from your family, friends, or others that will encourage you if you are admitted to Bemidji State University?

What achievements have you accomplished that you are most proud of? (These can be academic or non-academic.)

What is your ultimate goal in earning your degree from Bemidji State University?

Is there anything else that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider while reviewing your application?

Letter of Recommendation (optional)

We strongly encourage you to include a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your academic potential, personal character, or growth. This could be a teacher, counselor, mentor, employer, or community leader.

Your recommender should address your strengths, work ethic, and readiness for college-level study. This letter provides valuable insight to the Admissions Committee as they evaluate your application more holistically.

Letters should be submitted at the time of submitting this form to ensure a timely review.

Letter of Recommendation Upload

We encourage you to upload a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your academic potential or character.

Personal Statement (optional)

You are welcome to submit a personal statement to provide additional context about your academic journey, background, or motivation for applying to Bemidji State University.

While not required, a personal statement can strengthen your application by helping the Admissions Committee better understand who you are beyond your grades or test scores.

Personal Statement Upload

Supplemental Academic Information (optional)

If you have additional academic details that are not currently reflected in your application but may assist the admissions committee in understanding your potential for success, please share them below.

This may include:

Unofficial standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, etc.)
Official test scores would be required if admission is granted
Clarifications or context about your academic history or grading system

Supplemental Academic Information Upload

Ready to Submit

By checking this box, I affirm that all information provided in this form is true and written solely by me, without assistance from artificial intelligence (AI), ghostwriting services, or other individuals.

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