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

Scritch-scratch. The sound of iridescent crayons rubbing against coarse paper. The aroma of sesame oil and gochugaru lingered at the kitchen table. It was a typical weekend visit to my halmoni and ha

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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.

Playing in an orchestra has taught me a few things: calluses on your fingers hurt, rosin does not taste good, and most importantly, the significance of communication. Beyond the virtuosic playing, cho

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What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

It is a common misconception that monkeys are vacuous and inane. Admittedly, it is a fallacy that I have fallen victim to. As a child, being called a monkey was no more than an insult to either my lar

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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.

Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings, Diary of a Wimpy. Call out the title of a book and I bet you my ten-year-old self would have claimed to read it. An entire 500 page atlas? You bet. What about

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What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

“Each day forty-three children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States” This statistic resonated throughout the Ohio Union as hundreds of students were gathered to fight for a cause in unity.

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While other parts of your application give us a sense of who you are, we are also excited to hear more about how you see yourself engaging with the larger Northwestern community. In 300 words or less, help us understand how you might engage specific resources, opportunities, and/or communities here. We are curious about what these specifics are, as well as how they may enrich your time at Northwestern and beyond.

With the map of the L ingrained in my mind, navigation around Northwestern and the city of Chicago should be a breeze. Taking a visit to campus both my freshman year and this past summer, I fell in lo

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Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it (300 words).

When touring a large metropolitan area, the first thing my family looks for is an H-Mart. Finding one feels like hitting the jackpot since back at home in Columbus, Ohio we are deprived of such a larg

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Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests? (550 Words)

Trick or treat, the one night of the year where children can live out their wildest dreams. As other kids my age were dressing up as princesses, superheroes, and animals I wanted to be different. That

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Please tell us what you are interested in studying at WashU and why (200 Words)

Sitting in my drawer is a decade-old royal blue calculator. Instead of playing with nerf guns or action figures I always found myself falling back onto this calculator during my childhood. From a youn

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The Danforth Scholars Program is looking for students with a strong commitment to community and demonstrated initiative in leadership and service. Please share an example of your personal experience as a leader that would clarify why you would be a good fit for this community of scholars. (Maximum 150 words)*

As a part of the Ohio State University’s BuckeyeThon Youth Philanthropy (YP) program, [Organization Redacted] raises money and awareness for pediatric hematology and oncology. Through [Organization Re

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Write an essay on the following: What matters to you? (Maximum 250 words)*

Playing in an orchestra has taught me a few things: calluses on your fingers hurt, rosin does not taste good, but most importantly the significance of communication. Beyond the virtuosic playing, chor

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The Morrill Scholarship Program (MSP) is one of Ohio State’s premier scholarship opportunities offered through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). MSP seeks academically talented student leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, service and social justice. MSP scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students admitted to the Columbus campus for the autumn semester following high school graduation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States. To be considered for the Morrill Scholarship Program, create a persuasive response to the following question in 350 - 500 words. How have your life experiences and/or endeavors prepared you to be a Morrill Scholar? Please answer fully, and when possible, provide specific examples.*

I always look forward to Sundays for one thing. Sundays are the day that I go on my weekly trip to the boba tea shop, as every trendy Asian-American teen does. Oftentimes, this boba trip takes place a

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Why did you apply to each of the academic programs listed on your application? This personal statement should provide additional information not already referenced in your application (500 Words)

Trick or treat, the one night of the year where children can live out their wildest dreams. As other kids my age were dressing up as princesses, superheroes, and animals I wanted to be different. That

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What are you looking for in a university, why do you want to attend Baylor, and how do you see yourself contributing to the Baylor community?

“Why isn’t there a 13th grade?” I must have asked this question to my parents many times when I was a child. The simple answer to this question is that education is only compulsory until around the a

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