The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? (Max 650 words)

When I saw her, I fell in love. Ever since we locked eyes at the Russian bookstore 13 years ago, she’s been crammed between the Hunger Games and Hanukkah Card collections in my closet. Her name is

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How will you explore community at Penn? Consider how Penn will help shape your perspective, and how your experiences and perspective will help shape Penn. (150-200 words)

The table is set with Borscht, blending with the scent of Challah Bread. Cheers echo from the [Organization Redacted] hockey game on TV, while dreidel ornaments dangle from our “Novy God” Tree. Grow

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Wharton prepares its students to make an impact by applying business methods and economic theory to real-world problems, including economic, political, and social issues. Please reflect on a current issue of importance to you and share how you hope a Wharton education would help you to explore it. (150-200 words)

LEGO is not just for boys. In Walmart’s Aisle 8, my nine-year-old self locks eyes with the Cars LEGO set. Mom yanks my hand to the opposite shelf with the hairstyling playset. She says constructing c

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Write a short thank-you note to someone you have not yet thanked and would like to acknowledge. (We encourage you to share this note with that person, if possible, and reflect on the experience!) (150-200 words)

Hey Kitty Kat! It’s been 3 years since we met in grade 9 gym, and I never had the chance to properly express my gratitude. When I first saw you rocking fishnets and Doc Martens, I was too scared

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Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you? (Max 500 words)

I can stop time. This power lies in the lens of Canon. Canon first finds purpose amidst the tango and transactions of the Mexican Yucatán market. Through its lens, I notice the beauty in the mundan

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals? (Max 250 words)

Girls - No midriff showing, spaghetti tops, or short shorts. Boys - No spiked accessories. As a Student Member of my School Board, I urged Superintendents to revisit the dress code, citing how it unf

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What is a new skill you would like to learn in college? (Max 50 words)

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What brings you joy? (Max 50 words)

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment? (Max 50 words)

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As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Max 250 words)

LEGO is not just for boys. In Walmart’s Aisle 8, my nine-year-old self locks eyes with the Cars LEGO set. Mom yanks my hand to the opposite shelf with the hairstyling playset. She says constructing c

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List a selection of texts, resources and outlets that have contributed to your intellectual development outside of academic courses, including but not limited to books, journals, websites, podcasts, essays, plays, presentations, videos, museums and other content that you enjoy. (100 words)

SIX (Musical); Women Don't Owe You Pretty; Buy Experiences, Not Things; Bad Feminist; World Press Photo Exhibition; 2 B R 0 2 B; The Personality Database; Unequal Benefits: Privatization and Public Ed

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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia's diverse and collaborative community. (150 words or fewer)

I can stop time. Canon first finds purpose amidst the tango and transactions of the Mexican Yucatán market. Through its lens, I notice the beauty in the mundane, from giggling tourists trying on str

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In college/university, students are often challenged in ways that they could not predict or anticipate. It is important to us, therefore, to understand an applicant's ability to navigate through adversity. Please describe a barrier or obstacle you have faced and discuss the personal qualities, skills or insights you have developed as a result. (150 words or fewer)

Girls - No midriff showing, spaghetti tops, or short shorts. Boys - No spiked accessories. As a Student Trustee of my School Board, I urged Superintendents to revisit the dress-code policy, citing ho

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia. (150 words or fewer)

Mom calls me a Pochemuchka—someone who asks way too many questions. At Columbia, I’m excited to relish my curiosity through Gender History & American Film, where I’d explore how women's "homemaker"

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What attracts you to your preferred areas of study at Columbia College or Columbia Engineering? (150 words or fewer)

LEGO is not just for boys. In Walmart’s Aisle 8, my nine-year-old self locks eyes with the Cars LEGO set. Mom yanks my hand to the opposite shelf with the hairstyling playset. She says constructing c

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Dartmouth celebrates the ways in which its profound sense of place informs its profound sense of purpose. As you seek admission to Dartmouth’s Class of 2028, what aspects of the College’s academic program, community, and/or campus environment attract your interest? In short, why Dartmouth? (100 words)

Home isn’t just a place. It’s found in the respectful discourses with my peers at the Interfaith Living Learning Community. It’s found in the freedom to explore my interdisciplinary interests by modi

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There is a Quaker saying: Let your life speak. Describe the environment in which you were raised and the impact it has had on the person you are today. (Max 250 words)

Growing up in a Jewish and post-Soviet household, family holiday dinners were always seasoned with stimulating discourse. During one Rosh Hashanah, Grandma asked me when I’d get my first boyfriend.

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Option C: Dr. Seuss, aka Theodor Geisel of Dartmouth’s Class of 1925, wrote, “Think and wonder. Wonder and think.” As you wonder and think, what’s on your mind? (200-250 words)

LEGO is not just for boys. In Walmart’s Aisle 8, my nine-year-old self locks eyes with the Cars 2 set. Mom yanks my hand to the opposite shelf with the hairstyling playset. When I tug in protest, she

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Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a diverse student body. How will the life experiences that shape who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard? (Max 200 words)

I can stop time. This power lies in the lens of ‘Canon’. Canon first finds purpose amidst the tango and transactions of the Mexican Yucatán market. Through its lens, I notice the beauty in the munda

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Briefly describe an intellectual experience that was important to you. (Max 200 words)

“GeoGuessr’s rules are simple,” my friend explained. “Pinpoint the coordinates of a random location from Google Street View.” I nodded and logged into the geographic guessing game. Clicking play, I

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Briefly describe any of your extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities that have shaped who you are. (Max 200 words)

Girls - No midriff showing, spaghetti tops, or short shorts. Boys - No spiked accessories. As a Student Member of my School Board, I urged Superintendents to revisit the dress code, citing how it unf

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How do you hope to use your Harvard education in the future? (Max 200 words)

LEGO is not just for boys. In Walmart’s Aisle 8, my nine-year-old self locks eyes with the Cars LEGO set. Mom yanks my hand to the opposite shelf with the hairstyling playset. She says constructing c

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Top 3 things your roommates might like to know about you. (Max 200 words)

1) Growing up in [Place Redacted] hustle and bustle, I’ve often felt disconnected from meaningful conversations. Nature helps me reconnect. I look forward to going on hikes with you, with the only sou

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What inspires you? (200 characters)

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If you could teach any college course, write a book, or create an original piece of art of any kind, what would it be? (200 characters)

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Other than a family member, who is someone who has had a significant influence on you? What has been the impact of their influence? (200 characters)

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What is it about Yale that has led you to apply? (125 words or fewer)

Yale’s commitment to "AND". Yale Education Scholars makes weaving my interests in humanities and natural sciences possible. Where else could I get hands-on teaching experience and contribute to New H

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What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application? (200 characters)

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Reflect on an element of your personal experience that you feel will enrich your college. How has it shaped you? (400 words)

I can stop time. This power lies in the lens of 'Canon'. Canon first finds purpose amidst the fusion of tango and transactions of the Mexican Yucatán market. Through the camera, I see an artist fi

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Tell us about a topic or idea that excites you and is related to one or more academic areas you selected above. Why are you drawn to it? (200 words)

LEGO is not just for boys. In Walmart’s Aisle 8, my nine-year-old self locks eyes with the Cars 2 set. Mom yanks my hand to the opposite shelf with the hairstyling playset. When I tug in protest, she

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Brown's Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might pursue them at Brown. (200-250 words)

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Students entering Brown often find that making their home on College Hill naturally invites reflection on where they came from. Share how an aspect of your growing up has inspired or challenged you, and what unique contributions this might allow you to make to the Brown community. (200-250 words)

I can stop time. Growing up as an introvert, I found comfort in observing, intrigued by the exchanges unfolding around me. But I struggled to find words to contribute to those interactions. That was

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Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy. (200-250 words)

“GeoGuessr’s rules are simple,” my friend explains. “Pinpoint the coordinates of a random location from Google Street View.” I click play and am placed in the middle of a paved highway, backdropped b

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What three words best describe you? (3 words)

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What is your most meaningful extracurricular commitment, and what would you like us to know about it? (100 words)

While advocating for my district's dress code reform, I was invited to share my experiences with gender-based discrimination at the board-wide General Assembly. Although I love storytelling, I was s

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If you could teach a class on any one thing, whether academic or otherwise, what would it be? (100 words)

From Bra-Burning to #MeToo: HERstory Through The Lens. This class will first explore the basics of photojournalism: symmetry (or lack thereof), lighting, and aperture. Then, through weekly case studi

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In one sentence, Why Brown? (50 words)

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