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. (650)

Dad often took my brother, [Name Redacted], and me to the mall, to wán or play, he’d say. And although we never made a purchase, each time proved to be an adventure. Our favorite spots included the fr

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We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it. (250)

The moon orbits 250,000 miles from Earth, and California, is just 3,000 miles from New York. But unlike the moon, California isn’t quite an arm’s length away -- something I learned when my older siste

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What inspires you? (35)

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You are teaching a new Yale course. What is it called? (35)

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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? (35)

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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 and what would you ask them to discuss? (35)

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Yale’s extensive course offerings and vibrant conversations beyond the classroom encourage students to follow their developing intellectual interests wherever they lead. Tell us about your engagement with a topic or idea that excites you. Why are you drawn to it? (250)

My parents forfeited their agency by immigrating to a country where they were marginalized in every facet -- language, class, race. Their digital illiteracy exacerbated this condition. They relied so

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Reflect on a community to which you feel connected. Why is it meaningful to you? You may define community however you like. (250)

On the second-floor, inconspicuously located above the neighborhood Chinese market where roasted ducks are hung to dry and fruit stands are tucked against the sidewalk, is an office. This office is wh

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Why do these areas appeal to you? (125)

I stumbled into Java the same way it was created: by accident. In AP Computer Science, a course I took on a whim, I most enjoyed a group project on chatbots. I explored computational linguistics and f

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

At the height of the pandemic, I read Anne Fadiman’s The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down against a background of cultural insensitivity. Fadiman interrogates the status quo, introducing discourse

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Engineering is inherently collaborative. What does collaboration mean to you? What strengths do you bring to the collaborative process? (200)

Collaboration, to me, is synonymous with space, or the act of manipulating space. Effective collaboration is knowing when to make space and, as a female in a predominantly male field, when to take spa

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Diversity in all definitional forms is intrinsic to excellence in engineering. Indeed, devising the best-engineered solutions to complex problems is often achieved by drawing from the diverse ingenuity of people from broadly different backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. How do you see yourself contributing to the diversity and inclusion of the Cornell Engineering community? What is the unique voice you would bring to the Cornell Engineering community? (200)

My parents forfeited their agency immigrating to a country where they were marginalized in every facet -- language, class, race. Their digital illiteracy deepened this condition. They relied solely o

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While other parts of your application give us a sense of who you are, we are also excited to hear more about how you see yourself engaging with the larger Northwestern community. In 300 words or less, help us understand how you might engage specific resources, opportunities, and/or communities here. We are curious about what these specifics are, as well as how they may enrich your time at Northwestern and beyond.

At Northwestern, I will explore the intersectionality of technology and humanity. As a child of two immigrants, aware of the implications of digital illiteracy, with an interest in pursuing a career i

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Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech? (MAX 300 WORDS)

I am subscribed to Georgia Tech’s philosophy that while recognizing the advancements of technology, we must also consider its implications on the human condition. So often do we fail to recognize the

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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 use the Open Curriculum to pursue them while also embracing topics with which you are unfamiliar. (250 words)

My parents forfeited their agency by immigrating to a country where they were marginalized in every facet -- language, class, race. Their digital illiteracy exacerbated this condition. I explored thi

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Brown’s culture fosters a community in which students challenge the ideas of others and have their ideas challenged in return, promoting a deeper and clearer understanding of the complex issues confronting society. This active engagement in dialogue is as present outside the classroom as it is in academic spaces. Tell us about a time you were challenged by a perspective that differed from your own. How did you respond? (250 words)

WeChat moms live vicariously through their children, equating success with numbers on a paper. My mother, a WeChat mom, injected herself into every aspect of my life. I was thrust into prep school at

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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. (250 words)

The moon orbits 250,000 miles from Earth, and California, is just 3,000 miles from New York. But unlike the moon, California isn’t quite an arm’s length away -- something I learned when my older siste

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