Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

Among images of raised fists and tightly packed bodies protesting the arrival of 580 Yemeni refugees seeking asylum on the island of [Place Redacted] in [Place Redacted], I caught glimpses of signs th

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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.)

Art taught me to pay attention to appearances—to the crooked lip or frame, the most minor details. I’ve since become obsessed with understanding how perception influences our lives. Studying the Middl

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Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (Please respond in about 150 words.)

My four years at the [School Redacted] student newspaper taught me that the best writing is the loud kind, and not just in the metaphorical sense. It’s the cacophony of overlapping voices and the murm

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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?

In a small office at the Middle East Refugee Center in [Place Redacted], I sat across from the director with a three thousand-dollar donation on our minds. “Direct support is great,” Mr. Kim said. “Bu

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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.

To me, ‘home’ isn’t a place defined by biology or physical space. It is a community that is made and shaped, sometimes stretched to embrace the needs of others. I trace this back to my childhood when

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What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

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What brings you joy?

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

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