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. (250 - 650 words)

“Does your family have a history of colon cancer?” The doctor’s intonation concludes her sentence, cueing me to begin. I’ve done it a thousand times, browsing through the dictionary of my brain to pul

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What inspires you? (200 characters)

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

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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 and what would you ask them to discuss? (200 characters)

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Yale 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)

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Why do these academic areas appeal to you? (up to approximately 125 words)

After a week of hellish red flames and pungent smoke, a scarce hint of blue shone through my sky. But although Oregon’s raging wildfires were finally put out, I knew that wasn’t the end. For weeks aft

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

As an aspiring environmentalist passionate about addressing climate change’s socioeconomic implications, Yale’s commitment to interdisciplinary education is vital to my pursuits. From “Global Food Cha

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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 or fewer)

Fifth position, grand battement en croix with a piqué”. The ballet music begins. My leg moves. When I first signed up for dance, the foreign vocabulary took me by surprise. In order to better understa

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Reflect on something that has given you great satisfaction. Why has it been important to you? (250 words max)

While many people agree that climate change is the world’s most threatening challenge, most fail to recognize that we don’t experience climate change to the same extent. With intensifying repercussion

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Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (150-200 words)

As someone who finds joy in helping others, I value community service as an immeasurably rewarding experience to give back while gaining interpersonal skills. Despite these benefits, many of my peers

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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? (~250, 350 limit)

Last Spring, in light of the rising hate crimes against Asian-Americans, I began to research the Model Minority Myth: a belief that Asian-Americans have achieved socioeconomic success by being studiou

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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. (~250, 350 words)

While many people agree that climate change is the world’s most threatening challenge, most fail to recognize that we don’t experience climate change to the same extent. Poor people and people of colo

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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 am utterly fascinated by the interconnections between environment and biology. As a student who asks countless questions, environmental biology gives me the intellectual satisfaction of drawing the

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Pepperdine is a Christian university where all are welcomed and encouraged to challenge each other in the pursuit of truth. Students, faculty, and staff members from all backgrounds participate in conversations of faith inside and outside of the classroom. Why are you interested in attending and how would you contribute to conversations of faith on campus? (300-500 words)

Candlelight flickers as a gust of wind blows through the cabin. Grabbing the wet cloth, I kneel down to the bucket of water and begin to wash my neighbor’s feet. While tense at first, comfort settles

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Please briefly state your reason for wishing to attend LMU and/or how you came to select your major. (500 words or fewer)

In Oregon, 1 out of every 4 people face food insecurity. 1 out of every 4 people do not have access to healthy food, do not know where their next meal will come from, or have no choice but to remain h

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List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school. (75 words max)

“A Temporary Matter” Jhumpa Lahiri “A Wrinkle In Time” Madeleine L‘Engle “Allegory of the Cave” Socrates “Animal Farm” George Orwell “Becoming Me” Michelle Obama “Beloved” Toni Morrison “Black Boy” Ri

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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. (75 words max)

“America The Beautiful Again” Richard Blanco “Emergent Strategy” Adrienne Maree Brown “Fahrenheit 451” Ray Bradbury “Frankenstein” Mary Shelly “Heart Talk: Poetic Wisdom for a Better Life” Cleo Wade “

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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. (125 words max)

Websites and Publications: Button Poetry, But Are You Listening To - News on Vietnam, Heimler’s History, Jordan Dischinger-Smedes, Khan Academy, National Geographic, Pictures of Humanity, Poetry Found

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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? (200 words max)

Last Spring, amidst the rising Asian-American discrimination, I began researching the Model Minority Myth. While I’d previously been familiar with this stereotype, I didn’t fully understand its harmfu

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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. (200 words max)

As a student fond of both the arts and sciences, an admirer of tradition and innovation, I often find myself at crossroads, forced to pick one over another. At Columbia, I won’t have to. Columbia’s De

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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. (200 words max)

Dystopian. Otherworldly. Hellish. These are the only words I could conjure up as deep red hues and pungent smoke replace the blue sky I’ve grown familiar with. It’s August, otherwise known as wildfir

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College is about more than your major. It's about learning through classes, conversations, experiences and finding connections across multiple topics. Tell us about a time recently when you became excited to learn more about something: a time when your curiosity pushed you to eagerly pursue an idea or topic further through research or discussion. (150 words max)

As a student who asks countless questions, my curiosity jumped when I began studying French. While examining French homophones, I noticed something peculiar: why does French sound so similar to my nat

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Advancing diversity and inclusion (D&I) can be hard work and a continuous learning process. Tell us about how you have either recently championed D&I or how you plan to maintain a deep commitment to D&I in college. (200 words max)

At its core, advancing diversity begins with a change in perspective. Attending a majority white school with minimal talk about race, my academic environment allowed little room for conversations rega

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According to our Board of Trustees, "Institutions such as Pomona College should prepare their graduates to lead lives of creative leadership and exemplary service." How do you hope to use the knowledge you will gain in college to impact something greater than yourself, such as your family, neighborhood, community, city or society? (200 words max)

While many people agree that climate change is the world’s most threatening challenge, most fail to recognize that we don’t experience climate change to the same extent. Institutional injustices have

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