General Common App Prompt (not one of the specific ones), 650 word max.

This is the story of how I came to be (almost) friends with my archnemesis. I met Gavin (name changed to protect the innocent) on my first day at Groton when we sat in the same circle of freshman play

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Why Yale? 300.

It is Yale's commitment to the liberal arts in a major university setting that makes it my ideal school. In high school, I have increasingly come to appreciate the surprising connections between disci

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Why Dartmouth? 100.

Achieving proficiency in Spanish, immersing myself in the culture of Argentina, and gaining perspective on the US as a global power in the classroom have fueled my interest in an international career.

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The Hawaiian word mo’olelo is often translated as “story” but it can also refer to history, legend, genealogy, and tradition. Use one of these translations to introduce yourself. 300 max.

If you spend any time with my family, you will hear the legend of the portal. Three miles from my house the road rises to the peak of a blind hill where a dazzling sight emerges. The road disappears i

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