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

Laying on a chair that mimicked a medical examination table, my nerves began to take over my body as my sweat left imprints on the leather surface beneath me. Before I knew it, the seemingly terrifyin

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If you could create a college course that all UVA students would take, what would it be about and why? (100 words)

The us-versus-them mentality has continuously infiltrated social psychology. Whether it's genocide or racism, one group often fails to understand the other’s perspective. In “The Lost Art of Empathy,”

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What's your favorite word and why? (50 words)

Extending my index fingers in a hooked shape, I interlock them twice, inverting my hand position each time. The sign for friend in ASL is the iconography of our prized companionships. Imitating a pink

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About what topic could you speak for an hour? (50 words)

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What field/area of study are you interested in researching? (20-word limit)

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The University of Rochester motto of Meliora – or “ever better” - deeply integrates critical core values into all that we do. These core values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect and accountability define not only who we are, but also who we hope to become. Please use the space below to highlight a time, creative idea or research experience when you put into action one or more of these characteristics in order to make yourself, your community or the world ever better. (250 word limit)

As a Pakistani-American woman, I often felt isolated from my peers. I developed anxiety during childhood, but when my teenage self discovered the importance of mental health, it instilled a passion wi

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The University of Rochester benefactor entrepreneur, photographer, pioneer, and philanthropist George Eastman said, “What we do during our working hours determines what we have; what we do during our leisure hours determines what we are.” Looking forward to your college experience, what do you hope to do outside of the classroom at University of Rochester that will enhance who you are as a person? How will specific academic and social opportunities here help you grow? (200 words)

My enticement with data science stems from its versatility. As I investigate solutions to issues varying from mental illness to stop-and-frisk policy, data analysis drives my introspection. Thus, I'm

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Virginia Tech’s motto is "Ut Prosim" which means 'That I May Serve'. Share how you contribute to a community that is important to you. How long have you been involved? What have you learned and how would you like to share that with others at Virginia Tech? (120 words)

After conducting statistical tests for a school project, I discovered that 15% of juniors at my high school were dishonest when answering the county-mandated depression screening. Concerned for my pee

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Resilience is defined as the ability to adapt and learn from a difficulty. Reflect on a time that you have exhibited resilience. What growth did you see in yourself after this experience? (120 words)

As an infant, I was diagnosed with a heart disease limiting my ability to participate in tennis. During tennis practice, I watched others play with extraordinary stamina and seemingly endless energy.

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Share a time when you were most proud of yourself either as a role model or when you displayed your leadership. What specific skills did you contribute to the experience? How did others rely on you for guidance? What did you learn about yourself during this time? (120 words)

Wanting to expand my DECA leadership beyond VP of Recruitment and Recognition for my school’s chapter, I decided to run for Virginia DECA State Officer. Using my organizational skills and creativity

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Describe a goal that you have set and the steps you will take to achieve it. What made you set this goal for yourself? What is your timeline to achieve this goal? Who do you seek encouragement or guidance from as you work on this goal? (120 words)

At each Pakistani wedding I attend, I stand on the sidelines mesmerized by men and women skillfully dancing bhangra style. I feel ashamed that I never learned this aspect of my culture. With my cousin

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Beyond your impressive academic credentials and extracurricular accomplishments, what else makes you unique and colorful? What aren’t we seeing elsewhere in your application? We know nobody fits neatly into approximately 500 words, but you can provide us with some suggestion of the type of person you are. Think of this optional opportunity as show and tell by proxy.

My first time stargazing felt like nothing but a time machine. With all modern apprehensions frozen–no text messages, no light pollution, no obligations–I began living on nature's clock. It is nearly

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What is your motivation for pursuing higher education? Why do you believe George Mason University is the right institution for you? (400 words)

As a Pakistani woman who grew up in America, I always felt isolated from my peers. Hearing remarks about my smelly food and foreign-looking parents, I couldn't help but develop severe anxiety at a you

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

My enticement towards statistics and data science stems from their boundless versatility. As I investigate solutions to issues varying from mental illness epidemics to stop-and-frisk policies, data an

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Students at Boston College are encouraged to consider critical questions as they pursue lives of meaning and purpose. What is a question that matters to you and how do you hope Boston College will help you answer it? (400 words)

Ages before Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon, our ancestors matured into skilled stargazers enlightened by a profound impulse to learn more. Ancient Egyptians believed that their monarchs becam

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Use this space to share something you’d like the admissions committee to know about you (your interests, your background, your identity, or your community), and how it has shaped what you want to get out of your college experience at Hopkins. (300-400 words)

After sampling 100 students, vigorously inputting data into my Excel sheet, and conducting statistical tests for my final project, I discovered that 15% of juniors at my high school were dishonest whe

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What academic areas are you interested in exploring in college? (200 words)

My favorite book growing up was National Geographic’s Weird but True! This fact-filled novel was entangled with numbers my brain couldn’t fathom. How do researchers obtain precise data like the annual

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Share a time when you were awestruck. (150 words)

Sitting under a sandstone arch in Moab, my eyes crossed the threshold from the bustling city to the inky blackness of night. My first time stargazing felt like nothing but a time machine. With all mod

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In what ways have you enacted change in your community and what has been your motivation for doing so? This can include enacting change globally, locally, or within your family. (200 words)

After conducting statistical tests for a school project, I discovered that 15% of juniors at my high school were dishonest when answering the county-mandated depression screening. Concerned for my pee

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We would like to better understand how your experiences would help us to shape and grow our diverse community. Please respond in 250 words or less.

Ye chakho, “taste this.” Before processing my mother’s words, her perfectly curated bite entered my mouth. At once, she transformed into a chef with me as her top critic. This ritual meant one thing–o

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Which aspects of the Tufts undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short, ‘Why Tufts?’ (100-150 words)

My enticement with data science stems from its versatility. As I contemplate issues varying from mental illness to stop-and-frisk policy, data analysis drives my introspection. Thus, I’m most drawn to

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It’s cool to love learning. What excites your intellectual curiosity? (200-250 words)

The scientific contributions of Copernicus roll off the tip of my tongue, but the name Aryabhata was never once uttered in my world history classes. Constellations have been surveyed by Europeans for

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