UNCW Short Answer- Why do you want to go to UNCW?

Please respond to the following prompt thoughtfully in 200 words or less. Please describe why you are interested in attending UNC Wilmington.

Different colleges fit people's diverse needs and tastes. ​I am choosing University of North Carolina at Wilmington due to its highly ranked marine biology program and perfect location. Since my junior year in high school, I have been a volunteer at The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. This, along with living in Wilmington for most of my life, fostered my love for marine animals and everything related to the ocean. As a local, I grew up hearing "UNCW is the best school for marine biology." Furthering my passion by entering the marine biology program at UNCW is the best choice in this next step of my life.

Hannah, your answer totally deviates from the prompt towards the end of the paper. Here is what you should do to bring it back to prompt and offer a proper response. Talk about the academic curriculum and the classes that you are looking forward to taking, mention some professors whom you feel will help you advance in your goals. Talk about the extra curricular activities of the student community that assures you that you will enjoy the next 4 years you will be spending at the school. Finally, discuss the surrounding community or town and how the warmth of the people will help you create a home away from home as you complete your studies. These can easily be done within 400 words. Just use one moderate length sentence or two in response to the prompt. That will be more than sufficient for this purpose.