Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Whenever I go over to a new friend’s house for the first time, I immediately draw my attention to their shelves. Especially in someone’s room, your shelf, whether intentional or not, tells a story. Ev

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Essays

On February 7th, 2016, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea successfully launched its Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite. During that time, the 2016 election was also in full swing. As a 7th-grade kid ta

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Chosen essay

B. On the first day of high school, most people set their sights on meeting people and getting themselves adjusted. I, however, marched to the Model United Nations (MUN) sponsor and grilled her with

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Response

On February 7th, 2016, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea successfully launched its Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite. During that time, the 2016 election was also in full swing. As a 7th-grade kid ta

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Reasons for applying

Walking into 10th-grade debate class on the first day of school, I expected little to nothing of the course. Despite this, I soon met my best friend, Isabella Reyes. While we don't know how we became

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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.

After experiencing my own hardships in finding a governmental internship my freshman year; and experiencing the benefits of exposure to diplomacy first-hand during my time interning for the Thai and T

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

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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.

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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.

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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?

My dad likes to call Miami a "soup of people". No, this soup isn't made up of beef and vegetables, rather, different cultures, ideas, and backgrounds. Cubans, Colombians, Venezuelans, and other groups

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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.

While Columbia University will give me the correct social connections and internships that will propel me into a career with the U.S. Department of State, I believe one of its greatest values lies in

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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.

On February 7th, 2016, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea successfully launched its Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite. During that time, the 2016 election was also in full swing. As a 7th-grade kid ta

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MLK Essay

My investigation into North Korea, the "Hermit Kingdom", began in 2017 when I asked for the book The Girl With Seven Names for Christmas. As I engrossed myself in the autobiography written by North Ko

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Why NYU

The range of programs, flexibility, and support that New York University offers is what ultimately led me to apply. As I prepare to attend law school, and eventually start a career with the United Sta

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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?

On February 7th, 2016, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea successfully launched its Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite. During that time, the 2016 election was also in full swing. As a 7th-grade kid ta

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Please provide your response here:

Scrolling through my Youtube homepage in early 2017, I stumbled upon a video from a Youtube channel named “Geography Now.” Named “Geography Now! Germany”, this video went over many aspects of the coun

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Honors Program

While George Washington University will give me the correct social connections and internships that will propel me into a career with the U.S. Department of State, I believe one of its greatest values

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Honors Essay

Dear Benny Pan, Firstly, I want to wish you a happy birthday as I know your 93rd birthday is coming up next month. It's such a great pleasure to be able to write to you. It was quite remarkable read

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Supplemental Essay Response

On January 1st, 1959, Fidel Castro assumed military and political power as Cuba's prime minister after a half- decade-long Communist Revolution. After this, Fidel would begin enforcing his socialist r

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At the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute, we believe that leadership takes many forms – service, advocacy, involvement in student organizations, even supporting your family. How have you demonstrated leadership in the Hispanic/Latinx community and what inspires you to lead?

My steady exposure to international relations and political science in high school through organizations like Model United Nations and Miami-Dade Teen Democrats sparked a desire to gain even greater f

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Penn Main Essay 1

The range of programs, flexibility, and support that the Univerity of Pennsylvania offers is what ultimately led me to apply. As I prepare to attend law school, and eventually start a career with the

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Penn Main Essay 2

My dad likes to call Miami a "soup of people". No, this soup isn't made up of beef and vegetables, rather, different cultures, ideas, and backgrounds. Cubans, Colombians, Venezuelans, and other groups

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