Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

“Aleppo, Beirut, Istanbul, seemed like the tour of the world for someone like me who had never travelled before. My feet are in the sea, hands holding the ropes tightly, I am in my mother’s warm hug,

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

For the past few months I have been really fascinated about the pursuit-evasion problem. Essentially, the aim of this problem is to study how and when a group can be detected by another group in a cer

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Note to future roommate

[Redacted Content] future roommate,  I hope you’re doing great after one whirlwind year (or two, or three- oh my god when will this virus stop mutating)! Anyways my name is [Name Redacted] and I am su

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Something meaningful to you and why

My mother comes from a small village in [Place Redacted], well known for its infamous olives. As a kid, I recall strolling around enchanting olive groves wearing my wellies, handpicking olives during

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Additional Intellectual Experiences

Time in quarantine allowed me to take advantage of dual enrollment opportunities that otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to. (online undergraduate lectures of the National Technical University of [Pl

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EC Essay

From debating on the surge of right-wing populism to the aftermath of the Kurdish referendum debate took me in directions that I never expected to go – and that was usually exactly where I needed to g

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What specific plan do you have, if any, for using the education you hope to receive?

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Distinctive aspects of your background, personal development, or intellectual interests.

My mother was born and raised in [Place Redacted], [Place Redacted], a village located on the [Place Redacted] peninsula, well known for its infamous [Place Redacted] olives. As a kid, I recall stroll

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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? (Please respond in about 250 words)

I have always viewed mathematics as a world of endless potential, seizing the opportunity to sense its enigmatic complexity, to experience the triumph of discovery and to engage with my community. I w

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Extracurricular Activity and Work Experience Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (Please respond in about 150 words)

From debating on the surge of right-wing populism to the aftermath of the Kurdish referendum debate took me in directions that I never expected to go – and that was usually exactly where I needed to g

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Your Voice Please respond to each question in an essay of about 250 words. At Princeton, we value diverse perspectives and the ability to have respectful dialogue about difficult issues. Share a time when you had a conversation with a person or a group of people about a difficult topic. What insight did you gain, and how would you incorporate that knowledge into your thinking in the future?

It all started when we read Gunter Grass’s “Europe’s Shame” in literature class. In his poem the German Nobel laureate accuses the EU for “tightening more and more the strap around [Place Redacted]’s

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to service and civic engagement. Tell us how your story intersects (or will intersect) with these ideals.

“Love responsibility. Say: It is my duty, and mine alone, to save the world. If it is not saved, then I alone am to blame.” Nikos Kazantzakis  As I go through my journey, I remember faces of people

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More About You Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

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What brings you joy?

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List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

Euripides’ Helen Antigone (Sophocles play) The Pit and the Pendulum  Echo Boy Inspector Calls The Boy in the Striped Pajamas  Lord of the flies Brave New World 1984 The wrong side of

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List the titles of the books, essays, poetry, short stories or plays you read outside of academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 39 Clues 12 Angry Men Uncle Vanya Antigone by Jean Anouilh Kavvadias’ “Marabou”, “Traverso” Greenlights Kalavrita's One Thousand Antigones The A.B.C. Mu

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We’re interested in learning about some of the ways that you explore your interests. List some resources and outlets that you enjoy, including but not limited to websites, publications,  journals, podcasts, social media accounts, lectures, museums, movies, music, or other content with which you regularly engage.

Websites: Alexander Remorov, Steve J Trettel, Evan Chen, Ivan Corwin, arxiv.org, MathStackExchange, freecodecamp, politico.eu, PrepScholar, buzzfeed, Quartz, ToughNickel Publications: On Kaprekar's Ju

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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and live in a community with a wide range of perspectives. How do you or would you learn from and contribute to diverse, collaborative communities?

For me Columbia incarnates Jesse Jackson’s words: “Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth”.  I really can't wait to become part of a community that genuinely bel

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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.

I have always dreamed of using my education as a springboard for a career in research and Columbia will provide me with the confidence to delve into the most challenging, beautiful and powerful mathem

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For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the areas of study that you previously noted in the application.

This question rewinded the tape of my memories: pausing it in 6th grade when I TRIED to start my pursuits in higher mathematics. I remember vividly one of the first times; I hesitantly opened a combin

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Essay 2 - Tell us about a life situation, media story, or topic – beyond or outside of a classroom or formal assignment – that has captivated you, inspired your curiosity, and lead you to delve more deeply into learning about a subject on your own.

For the past few months I have been really fascinated about the pursuit-evasion problem. Essentially, the aim of this problem is to study how and when a group can be detected by another group in a cer

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Essay 3 - Tell us about how you have collaborated with and worked together within a small group of your peers on some task or endeavor in the past, or about how you imagine you will work with your Caltech peers in the future.

Last summer me and three other girls (from India, USA and China) that I met at the [Place Redacted], managed to organize the first ever [Organization Redacted] ([Organization Redacted]), a free two-we

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Essay 1 - Tell us about a time or experience in which you encountered failure.

I remember vividly when in 6th grade I tried to start my pursuits in higher mathematics, by opening hesitantly a combinatorics book; needless to say, my efforts were crowned with spectacular failure!

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"Why Northwestern" Statement:

I have always dreamed of using my education as a springboard for a career in math research and this is what led me to apply to Northwestern. From the Bellow Lecture Series to the MATH 399-0 Independen

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Considering the specific undergraduate school you have selected, how will you explore your academic and intellectual interests at the University of Pennsylvania? For students applying to the coordinated dual-degree and specialized programs, please answer these questions in regard to your single-degree school choice; your interest in the coordinated dual-degree or specialized program may be addressed through the program-specific essay. (300-450 words)

Constantine Cavafy writes in his poem “Ithaca”; As you set out for Ithaka hope the voyage is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery. This is exactly the future I envisage for myself at UPenn

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At Penn, learning and growth happen outside of the classrooms, too. How will you explore the community at Penn? Consider how this community will help shape your perspective and identity, and how your identity and perspective will help shape this community. (150-200 words)

For me the UPenn student body incarnates Stephen Cosgrove's quote: “Never judge someone by the way he looks or a book by the way it’s covered; For inside those tattered pages, there’s a lot to be disc

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Why do these areas of study appeal to you?

I have always viewed mathematics as a world of endless potential, seizing the opportunity to sense its enigmatic complexity, to experience the triumph of discovery, to engage with my community. As I r

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

When I asked my TA at [Organization Redacted] about his experience at Yale, I got glimpses into what Yale really stands for. I saw a student bursting with enthusiasm for his upcoming differential geom

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What inspires you? (200 characters or fewer)

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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 or fewer)

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

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Υale 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? (200 characters or fewer)

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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 words)

For the past few months I have been really fascinated about the pursuit-evasion problem. Essentially, the aim of this problem is to study how and when a group can be detected by another group in a cer

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Respond to one of the following quotations in an essay of not more than 300 words. “Creating an environment that allows students to build lasting friendships, including those that cut across seemingly entrenched societal and political boundaries...requires candor about the inevitable tensions, as well as about the wonderful opportunities, that diversity and inclusiveness create." Carolyn "Biddy" Martin, 19th President of Amherst College, from Letter to Amherst College Alumni and Families, December 28, 2015.

For me the Amherst student body incarnates Stephen Cosgrove's quote: “Never judge someone by the way he looks or a book by the way it’s covered; For inside those tattered pages, there’s a lot to be di

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Founded in the spirit of exploration and discovery, Johns Hopkins University encourages students to share their perspectives, develop their interests, and pursue new experiences. Use this space to share something you’d like the admissions committee to know about you (your interests, your background, your identity, or your community), and how it has shaped what you want to get out of your college experience at Hopkins. (300-400 words)

My mother was born and raised in [Place Redacted], a village in [Place Redacted], well known for its infamous [Place Redacted] olives. As a kid, I recall strolling around enchanting olive groves weari

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Students in Arts and Sciences embrace the opportunity to delve into multifaceted academic interests, embodying in 21st century terms Ezra Cornell’s “any person…any study” founding vision. Tell us about the areas of study you are excited to explore, and specifically why you wish to pursue them in our College.

Constantine Cavafy writes in his poem “Ithaca”? As you set out for Ithaka hope the voyage is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery. This is exactly the future I envisage for myself at Corne

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Please share with us why you consider Duke a good match for you. Is there something in particular about Duke’s academic or other offerings that attract you? (200 words maximum)

Duke; A small-college feel, yet an international flair as a melting pot of creativity, as the place that shapes the future and beyond. From the PRUV Fellow Program to the DOmath initiative, from the p

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Duke University seeks a talented, engaged student body that embodies the wide range of human experience; we believe that the diversity of our students makes our community stronger. If you’d like to share a perspective you bring or experiences you’ve had that would help us understand you better, perhaps a community you belong to or your family or cultural background, we encourage you to do so here. Real people are reading your application, and we want to do our best to understand and appreciate the real people applying to Duke. (250 words maximum)

My mother was born and raised in [Place Redacted], a village in [Place Redacted], well known for its infamous [Place Redacted] olives. As a kid, I recall strolling around enchanting olive groves weari

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Find x.

Nothing on the notebook’s cover page could foretell what was hiding inside. The indelible marks in its corners were quite noticeable; testimony to how many years had passed since I last jotted down no

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How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.

Constantine Cavafy writes in his poem “Ithaca”· As you set out for Ithaka hope the voyage is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery. This is exactly the future I envisage for myself at UChic

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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. (200-250 words)

I have always dreamed of using my education as a springboard for a career in math research. One thing is certain in my mind: the endless possibilities the future holds and the unique freedom Brown's O

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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? (200-250 words)

It all started when we read Gunter Grass’s “Europe’s Shame” in literature class. In his poem the German Nobel laureate accuses the EU for “tightening more and more the strap around [Place Redacted]’s

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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)

For the past few months I have been really fascinated about the pursuit-evasion problem. Essentially, the aim of this problem is to study how and when a group can be detected by another group in a cer

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While arguing a Dartmouth-related case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1818, Daniel Webster, Class of 1801, delivered this memorable line: “It is, sir,…a small college, and yet there are those who love it!” As you seek admission to the Class of 2026, what aspects of the College’s program, community, or campus environment attract your interest? (100 words)

Dartmouth; A small-college feel, yet an international flair as a melting pot of creativity, as the place that shapes the future and beyond. From the Summer Hybrid Undergraduate Project to the Jack Byr

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Please choose one of the following prompts and respond in 250-300 words: Option A: The Hawaiian word mo’olelo is often translated as “story” but it can also refer to history, legend, genealogy, and tradition. Use one of these translations to introduce yourself.

My mother comes from a small village in [Place Redacted], well known for its infamous olives. As a kid, I recall strolling around enchanting olive groves wearing my wellies, handpicking olives during

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