essay question
noun
: an examination question that requires an answer in a sentence, paragraph, or short composition
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Read the full essay questions below: How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 June 2025
Those applying to work for the federal government will have to answer that—plus an additional three essay questions—in their application, according to a memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Thousands of students apply every year, and answer a series of essay questions ranging from their personal stories and people who have influenced them, to their big dreams for the future.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For example, colleges don't know how to word their admissions essay questions.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 June 2025
Those applying to work for the federal government will have to answer that—plus an additional three essay questions—in their application, according to a memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Thousands of students apply every year, and answer a series of essay questions ranging from their personal stories and people who have influenced them, to their big dreams for the future.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
For example, colleges don't know how to word their admissions essay questions.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for essay question
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“Essay question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essay%20question. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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