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

I watched as the city I grew up in burned into ruins. Fear coursed through me. My eyes scurried across the twilight sky, where the red moon highlighted [Place Redacted] architecture in a terrifying i

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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)

Dear Olivia Pope, As a fellow Black girl—thank you. Though you may be fictional, you depict Black women as empowered individuals, emphasizing that our stories are as noteworthy as our counterparts. I

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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)

Being shaped by [Place Redacted] all-embracing diversity has made clear the importance in my life of an empathetic community that fosters inclusivity and respect for different perspectives. It has tau

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The flexible structure of The College of Arts and Sciences’ curriculum is designed to inspire exploration, foster connections, and help you create a path of study through general education courses and a major. What are you curious about and how would you take advantage of opportunities in the arts and sciences? (150-200 words)

Comparative Literature at Penn will allow me to use literature as a foundation for analyzing and critiquing societal issues. I aspire to apply literary works and alternate forms of media to societal i

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Drexel is committed to preparing each new generation of students to become productive, professional and civic-minded members of the community while continuing to focus on how we can contribute to solving some of society’s greatest challenges. What do you view as a challenge facing society that you would like to contribute to solving? How would a Drexel education aid you in taking the first step toward a solution? (250 words or less)

Drexel is an environment fostered by community and drive, with intellectual minds that have walked many different walks of life. This enticing combination is why Drexel is vital to its future success.

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Fordham, as a Jesuit university, recognizes the dignity, uniqueness and potential of each person. A Fordham education is student-centered and rooted in close collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. Describe how you would contribute to our campus community as an actively engaged learner and leader. Specifically draw on your personal story, identity, experiences, strengths, and perspectives. (300 words)

I see identity as a pyramid. At a basic level, I am a black woman. But as my pyramid begins to thin, the complexities of my identity and the uncovered aspects of myself become discoverable. You will d

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