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27 bones, 27 joints, and 34 muscles delineate the fundamental structure of the hand, connected by numerous ligaments, and wired by countless blood vessels and nerves. Together they all combine to cr

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Please choose your first essay prompt. Describe an aspect of your identity and how this has shaped your life experiences or impacted your daily interactions with others? Please enter your first essay.

As a Chinese immigrant who embrace cultural representation and inclusiveness, I have been constantly sharing and expanding my perspective.  Facing the recent crisis of Asian hate due to the Covid-19

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Please choose your second essay prompt. Former UNC-Chapel Hill employee, community service member, and civil rights activist Esphur Foster once said “We are nothing without our history.” How does history shape who you are? Please enter your second essay.

“Does anyone recognize this?” A captivating image of a man with white shirt and black trousers standing in front of a column of tanks was presented. The grainy texture and fading colors of the photo

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cherish: Working with a group of friends for the school's annual Physics Boat Race, constructing our uniquely themed boat from cardboard, duct

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If I had an extra hour in every day, I would spend it: On my hobby of papermaking, recycling used paper with my mould and deckle while experimenting with new methods for pulp making and

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If I could travel anywhere, near or far, past, preset or future, I would go: When Leonardo Da Vinci performed his dissection of a 100-year-old

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The last time I stepped outside my comfort zone, I: Challenged my introversion by giving speeches during class,

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People who meet me are most likely to notice...and least likely to notice: Many notice how I don't easily panic over obstacles, because on the

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Considered for Honors Carolina Yes Honors Carolina Essay

Intrigued by my frequent observations of the world, I’ve utilized both art and science to interpret them.  Through drawing, I process my observations visually by means of both expressive doodles and

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Assured Enrollment Opportunities Selected Environmental Health Sciences*, Health Policy and Management*,

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Scholarships and Special Opportunities Accelerated Research Program, Carolina Innovation Scholars*, Chancellor's Science Scholars*, Wood Scholars Have you completed and/or will you complete any dual enrollment college coursework for college credit prior to graduating high school (this includes online college work for credit)? Yes Do you attend a North Carolina Cooperative Innovative High School, also known as an Early or Middle College program? No Please list the colleges and universities you attended and/or will attend, along with the courses you completed and/or will complete. Please also list the grades earned in any completed courses. For example: UNC-Chapel Hill, Spring 2017, Principles of Biology 101, Grade A UNC—Chapel Hill, Spring 2018, Introduction to Psychology, In Progress.

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event you'd like to witness

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Extracurricular activity, job, or family responsibility

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

I have long been fascinated by chemistry’s prominent presence in science, driving the cellular processes at the molecular level, and the fundamental chemical cycles supporting all life forms. My cur

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Note to future roommate

Dear fellow Cardinal, Some peers only know me as the artist behind all the club posters, graphics, and merch designs, while others recognize me for my persistence as a Math Club tutor, or expertise

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Something meaningful to you and why

The unique empowerment I derive from the drawing process has made art a significant outlet for me over the years, but especially throughout the pandemic. With my body trapped mainly inside the house

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What about being a student at Boston University most excites you? (250 word maximum)

During my time at City of Hope researching Type-1 Diabetes, I eagerly sought to decipher the connections between biological processes and chemical responses. This inspired me to further 15 explore b

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Trustee Scholars Essay Topic 2 Trustee Scholars Essay Response

Pixelated screens of google account icons, frequent interruptions, and technical difficulties were just a few of the issues that turned many people away from attending “club meetings” while at home. 

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