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

I was 11, maybe 12, and I finally talked my parents into letting me spend the night at my friend's house. We spent class time whispering about what color we would paint our nails (me blue her a neon p

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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 must say the most common choice for someone like me, a hopeful medical researcher, is definitely molecular biology or a different major that is heavy in the STEM area. But time and time again I’ve f

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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’m not at all blind to the fact that my parents see the world differently from me. Generational experiences play a large role in our perception of the world. Yet this difference was so stark during a

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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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Why do these areas appeal to you? (African American Studies)

As a minority, I understand the effects racial biases can have on people of color in the healthcare field to the fullest extent. I firmly believe these biases come from years of eurocentric based educ

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Why Yale? (125)

I have grown up and been surrounded by an amazing support system so I’ve always been slightly wary to make the “plunge” into adulthood. Every Yale student I have reached out to likens Yale to a loving

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A community I am a part of Yale (225)

Every person on earth is designated a generation at birth. This is often neither good nor bad and many times hold little bearing over the growth of a person and their budding individuality. However, f

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Something I'm passionate about (Yale) (250)

I’ve always been the person to have very vivid dreams. Not “what I want to accomplish” dreams, though I like to say those are vivid as well. But more along the lines of “REM sleep” dreams. This could

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why.*250

I have a favorite stuffed animal. Yeah I know “ she’s a little too old for that”. But this beat-up reindeer means a lot to me. Back when I got him it was on Christmas day and I didn’t feel any amazing

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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)*

I have always felt passionate about the struggles of African-American's in everyday life.This passion bled into my academics and thus I founded my book club. I firmly believe education is the first st

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LOCI (letter of continued interest) one-2 pages

To whom it may concern, I greatly appreciate the Office of Admissions’ continued interest in my application. Princeton University has been my dream school since 1st grade and for countless reasons su

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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 must say the most common choice for someone like me, a hopeful medical researcher, is definitely molecular biology or a different major that is heavy in the STEM area. But time and time again I’ve f

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