There are two essays required for the 2025-2026 application.
Essay 1
Describe one way you envision yourself using your data science skills post-graduation. Please include how you will use your experience from before enrollment in MSDS as well as an indication of what you hope to learn in our program that will help you achieve this vision.
Please limit your response to 600 words.
Essay 2
The UW MS in Data Science program places a premium on strong communication skills. In addition to excellent quantitative abilities, good Data Scientists must be able to communicate their findings in a way that makes them meaningful to a variety of different audiences. Please choose one of the data communication examples on the linked page, and address the following three prompts:
1. When might you use this type of data communication?
2. What aspects of the data are emphasized or de-emphasized by this type of data communication?
3. What accessibility concerns might you have about this communication method?
Please limit your response to 500 words.