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

As a kid, the one person I was always ecstatic to see was my Bebe. Even though Abbotsford, British Columbia is 2,471 miles from my house, with my Bebe I always felt at home. I know her like the back o

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Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time. (350)

“Mom, I want to help the kids in India.” These words set an 11-year old’s plan to make a difference into motion. An elementary school toy drive, followed by a garage sale selling the donated toys, and

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Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side. (350)

Ring light, selfie camera, action! Since posting my first Tik Tok, this has been my mantra. From original murder mysteries to advocating for civil rights, creative storytelling has allowed me to impac

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Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. (350)

I never want to work in a hospital. This thought resonated as I begrudgingly followed my uncle around for a job shadowing assignment. Everything was too sterile, too white, too uncomfortable. While w

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Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California? (350)

The question of my race has never been a difficult one to answer. On job applications and personal documents I am simply Indian and White. The question of what exactly that means, however, is a bit mo

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The Admission Committee is interested in getting to know each student as well as possible through the application process. Please respond to each of the following prompts. Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.

As an aspiring medical student, I am highly interested in the Biosciences major offered at Rice. I would love to take the class, “Cancer Biology,” as cancer is a disease personal to me and my family,

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you?

Inclusivity, diversity, and exploration: all key to unlocking my own unconventional wisdom. Since stepping on the Rice campus for the first time, I have felt a connection to the institution as a whole

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Rice is lauded for creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for all members of our campus community. The Residential College System and undergraduate life are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural tradition each student brings. What life perspectives would you contribute to the Rice community?

Like most of my friends' living rooms, mine is covered in baby pictures and awkward family portraits. Unlike my friends, however, our pictures vary from a smiling infant in a pumpkin costume to me sit

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What aspirations, experiences or relationships have motivated you to study in the eight-year Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program?

I never want to work in a hospital. This thought resonated as I begrudgingly followed my uncle around for a job shadowing assignment. Everything was too sterile, too white, too uncomfortable. While

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Outside of academics, what do you enjoy doing most?

Ring light, selfie camera, action! Since posting my first TikTok, this has been my mantra. From original murder mysteries to advocating for civil rights, creative storytelling has allowed me to impact

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Describe the most difficult adversity you have faced, and describe how you dealt with it. As a biracial woman, I have never known where I “fit in.” Over time, acting differently in order to assimilate became natural to me. However, trying to constantly blend in is exhausting. I have discovered I cannot always “fit in,” and I do not have to. Life is beautiful because of diversity, not in spite of it.

I never consciously shied away from my identity, but as I have grown I can see how I have hidden parts of myself to conform to my surroundings. In school, I brushed off academic success by chalking it

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Penn Main Essay 1

“Would you like to watch the procedure?”  I glanced back and forth between the doctor and my uncle, unsure if job shadowing students were even allowed to watch procedures. Taking my uncle’s slight s

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Penn Main Essay 2

Inclusivity, diversity, and exploration: all key to enriching my knowledge. Since learning of the tight-knit culture at the University of Pennsylvania, I have felt a connection to the institution as a

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What's so easy about pie?

A quick search for “pie” on google yields thousands of results. Apple, pecan, mincemeat, and any flavor in between. Modern commodities have made it incredibly simple to pass off a frozen pie as your g

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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.*

Inclusivity, diversity, and exploration: all key to enriching my knowledge. As an aspiring medical student, the University of Chicago will allow me to cultivate an undergraduate career that prepares m

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