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

As a kid, my father would tell me stories of those who came before me. The story that stuck with me was that of my great-grandfather, Abdelgadir Wad Haboba, who devoted his life to freeing Sudan from

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

When I first discovered sensitivity analysis, also known as the what-if analysis, I was fascinated by its applications. As an economics major, I immediately saw the importance of sensitivity analysis

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Note to future roommate

Hello future Roommate! I think the best way to learn is through imagination. Imagine a black Male, 5’9, 60 Kilograms, with six-inch-long curly hair having the following personality traits:     

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Something meaningful to you and why

When I was six years old, I had a single, 2-inch-long braid dangling down the back of my head. The day the school administration found out, they took it upon themselves to cut it. A confused child, I

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Penn Main Essay 1

I have always heard about my country’s abundant resources. However, all I saw was a poor country and a wrecked economy; I suffered every day from a diminishing currency, prices skyrocketing, and neces

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Penn Main Essay 2

I grew up in a community where idiosyncrasy is a crime punishable by social isolation and shame. However, I fought for my individuality. I grew my hair while the community considered men with long hai

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What about being a student at Boston University most excites you? (250 word maximum)

I come from a country of 500+ tribes and everlasting conflicts between them. A country where, for 30 years, freedom of identity and individuality has been considered a crime. I am eager to be part of

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Trustee Scholars Essay Response

When thinking of my response, I thought about the times I’ve spent abroad in Western and Arab countries and my experiences of racism and marginalization that remain with me to this day. Funnily enough

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Additional Intellectual Experiences

- Two round table discussions with the governor of the Sudanese Central Bank (2021):  Discussed the measures needed for Sudan to achieve economic prosperity following the Sudanese revolution, the po

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EC Essay

I was recently selected to be part of my school's MUN (KICSMUN) Executive Team, Sudan's largest MUN conference. Over the years, KICSMUN has offered local high school students opportunities to develop

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What specific plan do you have, if any, for using the education you hope to receive?

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

I was recently selected to be part of my school's MUN (KICSMUN) Executive Team, Sudan's largest MUN conference. Over the years, KICSMUN has offered local high school students opportunities to develop

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Your Voice Please respond to each question in an essay of about 250 words. 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?

I was watching the news with my father when the Sudanese government announced its intentions to adopt secularism. As the reporter described plans to separate religion from the state, my dad became inc

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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.

Being confined to a privileged bubble within my private school, it was not until after the 2019 Sudanese revolution that I was awoken to the reality of my country. The gap between rich and poor was em

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More About You Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! 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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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)

Living in a country of copious resources but prolonged indigence piqued my curiosity in how we can best utilize these resources. Hence, I want to major in economics at Princeton. I hope to explore the

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"Why Northwestern" Statement:

Living in Sudan, a country of copious resources but prolonged indigence, ignited a curiosity in me on how we can utilize our resources and prosper. Stressed about development, I hope to major in econo

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What you are interested in studying and why

Since I was a child, I have heard about Sudan’s abundant resources, from millions of acres of agricultural land to our famous Nile River. However, all I saw was a poor country and a wrecked economy; I

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Why NYU

Living in Sudan, a country of copious resources but prolonged poverty, ignited a curiosity in me on how we can utilize our resources. As the Sudanese revolution provided us an opportunity to rebuild S

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