Explain your view of what it means to be an American. Essentially, you are being asked to define the essence of the American identity. There is no right or wrong answer. You might want to relate your perspective on the American identity to the ideological typology (e.g., liberal, conservative, libertarian, and communitarian).
All applicants go through a series of tests that check their level of English and knowledge of formatting styles. The applicant is also required to present a sample of writing to the Evaluation Department. If you wish to find out more about the procedure, check out the whole process.