Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

Shaking with anticipation, I sat on the floor surrounded by folded papers wilting in the summer heat. I was assembling an origami icosahedron, a sphere-like solid made of thirty interlocking paper mod

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Reflect on your engagement with a community to which you belong. How has this engagement affected you? (250 words)

My orchestra in Boston is like a flock of flying geese moving toward our shared destination. Every Saturday when I see New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall with its tall windows, I walk faster in an

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Students at Yale have plenty of time to explore their academic interests before committing to one or more major fields of study. Many students either modify their original academic direction or change their minds entirely. As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably? Please indicate up to three from the list provided. Why do these areas appeal to you? (125 words or fewer)

Always a creator, as a young child I enjoyed activities ranging from building geometric structures with magnetic rods to writing fantasy novels. I feel immense satisfaction when creating concrete thin

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What is it about Yale that has led you to apply? (125 words or fewer)

Beauty excites me, whether in words, sound, or color. Yale is a hub of beauty where I would revel in catching a performance with friends in cozy Sudler Hall, watching leading chamber groups perform in

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Think about an idea or topic that has been intellectually exciting for you. Why are you drawn to it? (250 words)

Math follows me everywhere, from Fibonacci spirals in sunflowers to fractals in coastlines. Another place where math greets me is in origami: the folds create shapes with deep geometric meaning. I lov

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If you selected one of the engineering majors, please tell us more about what has led you to an interest in this field of study, what experiences (if any) you have had in engineering, and what it is about Yale’s Engineering program that appeals to you. (250 words)

My first project as a research assistant in an engineering lab at Dartmouth College was to study an origami-inspired spring structure, which is useful in robotics applications. I spent hours exploring

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Briefly describe the context for your research. For example: How did you come about this research opportunity? Did your research occur in a research laboratory? How long did you pursue this research opportunity?

As an avid origamist and lover of math and science, I reached out to a professor who runs an engineering lab at Dartmouth College which draws inspiration from origami principles. From the summer of 20

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How much assistance did you have while conducting your research? For example: Did you work directly with your mentor, in a team setting, or independently? Did you receive help with your hypothesis?

In my origami-inspired spring project, I performed the experimental work independently, while I worked together with graduate students on the mathematical work and data analysis under Professor Chen’s

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Columbia students take an active role in improving their community, whether in their residence hall, classes or throughout New York City. Their actions, small or large, work to positively impact the lives of others. Share one contribution that you have made to your family, school, friend group or another community that surrounds you. (200 words)

One time the middle schooler next door was struggling to understand the area formula for a trapezoid. I tried to help by cutting out a paper trapezoid and using geometric origami folding to show why t

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? (200 words)

Interdisciplinary connections have always fascinated me, from creating my own independent study project on writing poetry inspired by music to my origami-inspired scientific research. I am excited by

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For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences (either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the areas of study that you previously noted in the application. (200 words)

As an avid origami folder and lover of math and science, I had an opportunity to perform origami-inspired scientific research in an engineering lab at Dartmouth College. My first project was to study

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College of Arts and Sciences: Students in Arts and Sciences embrace the opportunity to delve into multifaceted academic interests, embodying in 21st century terms Ezra Cornell’s “any person…any study” founding vision. Tell us about the areas of study you are excited to explore, and specifically why you wish to pursue them in our College. (650 words)

Every year in April I drag my dad to the open house at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College because it is exciting to see all the fascinating projects, from Stirling engine demonstrat

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

Ever since I visited Tufts’ campus before the pandemic, I have thought of it as my mom’s lovingly made pasta dish. The experimental college is like handmade pasta because it is not mass produced, but

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How have the environments or experiences of your upbringing – your family, home, neighborhood, or community – shaped the person you are today? (250 words)

My orchestra in Boston is like a flock of flying geese moving toward our shared destination. Every Saturday when I see New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall with its tall windows, I walk faster in an

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Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about an academic interest (or interests) that excites you, and how you might use the Open Curriculum to pursue it. (250 words)

My love of engineering and physics stems from an engineering school open house. Every year in April I drag my dad to the open house at Dartmouth College because it is exciting to see all of the fascin

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At Brown, you will learn as much from your peers outside the classroom as in academic spaces. How will you contribute to the Brown community? (250 words)

The students at Brown are a fascinating mix of accomplished scientists, poets, musicians, and more, who will be the leaders of our generation. In this exciting environment I would channel my passions

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Tell us about a place or community you call home. How has it shaped your perspective? (250 words)

My orchestra in Boston is like a flock of flying geese moving toward our shared destination. Every Saturday when I see New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall with its tall windows, I walk faster in an

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences (150 words)

My love of origami and math led me to write an origami-inspired math lesson book covering topics such as logarithms and Euler’s line. To see whether students found the lessons helpful, I presented my

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While arguing a Dartmouth-related case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1818, Daniel Webster, Class of 1801, delivered this memorable line: “It is, Sir…a small college. And yet, there are those who love it!” As you seek admission to the Class of 2025, what aspects of the College’s program, community or campus environment attract your interest? (100 words)

Growing up in Hanover, I have enjoyed Dartmouth’s extensive resources all my life. I was inspired to pursue STEM after interviewing two Dartmouth math professors for the Biographies of Women in Mathem

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What excites you? (300 words)

My orchestra in Boston is like a flock of flying geese, circling back whenever someone makes a mistake and moving toward our shared destination. With the conductor at the forefront of the V, we are on

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The first-year Entry–a thoughtfully constructed residential microcosm of the student community that’s a defining part of the Williams experience–brings together students from around the world with different perspectives, interests and backgrounds. Imagine having a late-night conversation with your Entrymates about a community that you value. Describe that community and why it’s important to you. (300 words)

My orchestra in Boston is like a flock of flying geese, circling back whenever someone makes a mistake and moving toward our shared destination. With the conductor at the forefront of the V, we are on

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