Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

My very first plays had sold out audiences, with my theater – the living room staircase – covered top-to-bottom with toys. Each doll was dressed in its own red carpet premiere outfit, a necessity for

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

The fantastical escapism of the Wizarding World and Camp Half-Blood captivated me. The thrill and excitement of musical theater had me in awe. The art of storytelling overtook my young mind. My infatu

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Why Yale

Put simply: & . Yale would allow me to deeply engage with the subjects that interest me most & explore other areas. From the Writing Concentration to cross-enrollment in Yale SOM marketing classes,

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Essays

For me, watching the latest binge-worthy show isn’t mindless – it’s an analytical exercise. In television, every element – from the script to the cinematography to the costuming – is intentionally cho

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What inspires you? (200 characters)

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Yale’s residential colleges regularly host conversations with guests representing a wide range of experiences and accomplishments. What person, past or present, would you invite to speak? What would you ask them to discuss? (200 characters)

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You are teaching a Yale course. What is it called? (200 characters)

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Yale students embrace the concept of “and” rather than “or,” pursuing arts and sciences, tradition and innovation, defined goals and surprising detours. What is an example of an “and” that you embrace?

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Considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected, describe how you intend to explore your academic and intellectual interests at the University of Pennsylvania.

Storytelling has always played a leading role in my life. My childhood was spent obsessing over the fantastical stories of others, losing myself in the escapism of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World and R

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How will you explore community at Penn? Consider how Penn will help shape your perspective and identity, and how your identity and perspective will help shape Penn.

With discourse ranging from the purpose of memoir to victimhood and objectivity, the Kelly Writer House’s “Narrating Yourself: An Exploration of Writing,” had me immersed in literary analysis and disc

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Supplemental Essay

Storytelling has always played a leading role in my life. My childhood was spent obsessing over the fantastical stories of others, losing myself in the escapism of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World and R

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Why Duke?

I’ve always been a storyteller, whether I’m telling my own stories with creative writing, another creative’s story with theater, or a business’s story with marketing. Duke is an ideal match for me bec

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We seek a diverse student body that embodies the wide range of human experience. In that context, we are interested in what you’d like to share about your lived experiences and how they’ve influenced how you think of yourself.

My whole life, I’ve attended the same small, Pre-K-12 school. Playing make-believe, the awkwardness of adolescence, finding my passions – it all happened at the same place. The [School Redacted] commu

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Please enter your first essay. Seeing the Princess Leia I adored be degraded to a damsel in a bikini was one of many childhood experiences with the male gaze – the depiction of women from a masculine perspective – that stuck with me. Being a woman has significantly influenced my experience with media, especially as a young girl. While my younger self never stopped wanting to be a hero, I decided I wanted to be a “girl” hero – a hero who was “pretty” and always needed saving.

As I’ve come into my own as a storyteller – adoring every aspect of storytelling from writing short stories to stage managing theater – I’ve realized how deeply the male gaze runs in media. Analyzing

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Please enter your second essay.

“So… who’s technically going to be President?”  After a year together as sophomore class representatives, Hunter and I were surprised that no seniors were running in the presidential election. Nervo

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What academic areas are you interested in exploring in college?

In college, I hope to pursue a variety of avenues within storytelling. My childhood was spent obsessing over the fantastical stories of others, losing myself in the escapism of the Wizarding World or

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Whenever I listen to the Hamilton soundtrack, I find myself relating to the show’s titular character. Hamilton’s most persistent character trait is the fact that he always goes for what he wants; he

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We are looking for passionate students to join our diverse community of scholars, researchers, and artists. Answer this question, which corresponds to the school/program you selected above, in a half page or roughly 250 words. College of Arts and Sciences - What work of art, music, science, mathematics, literature, or other media has surprised, unsettled, or inspired you, and in what way?

“Native Son” by Richard Wright surprised me with a new understanding of the pervasive and systemic nature of racism in America. Wright’s text follows Bigger Thomas, a young black man living in poverty

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Momentum, Notion, and Apple Reminder were all contenders. Each had strengths, but undeniable shortcomings. After many trials, tests, and “organization hacks!” YouTube videos, I finally found Todoist.

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Why Tufts?

On my tour, the welcoming community made me fall in love with Tufts; the interdisciplinary focus confirmed Tufts as the perfect fit for me. The people at Tufts are not only intellectually driven and d

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It’s cool to love learning. What excites your intellectual curiosity?

For me, watching the latest binge-worthy show isn’t mindless – it’s an analytical exercise. In television, every element – from the script to the cinematography to the costuming – is intentionally cho

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You may choose to respond to the optional question below. At Fordham, we expect students to care for and engage with their communities. Please share a specific instance in which you challenged yourself or stepped out of your comfort zone in order to impact your community (for example, your family, friend group, high school, or town). Or, share a way you hope to do so at Fordham.

While the offer to stage manage my school musical, Into the Woods , was exciting, I was undeniably nervous. I was only a freshman and couldn’t imagine myself in charge of older students. Stage managem

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