Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

“Hello, my-y-y nam-e-e is [Name Redacted],” standing before my judge was an awkward, stuttering, curly-haired and crooked-tied mess of a thirteen-year-old boy. For as long as I could remember, I had l

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Campus Statement

"Thinking, Fast and Slow,” by Daniel Kahneman, convinced me to pursue economics at the undergraduate level. As I read through Kahneman’s work, I found myself interested in his encapsulation of everyda

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Describe your academic and career plans and any special interest (for example, undergraduate research, academic interests, leadership opportunities, etc.) that you are eager to pursue as an undergraduate at Indiana University. Also, if you encountered any unusual circumstances, challenges, or obstacles in pursuit of your education, share those experiences and how you overcame them. This essay may be used in scholarship consideration. (400 word maximum)

Thinking, Fast and Slow,” by Daniel Kahneman, convinced me to pursue economics at the undergraduate level. As I read through Kahneman’s work, I found myself interested in his encapsulation of everyday

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Why are you interested

Since I began high school, I've been actively involved in speech and debate, serving as the captain of my school's extemporaneous speaking team. As a result, extemp has exposed me to many geopolitical

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Global Scholars Honors (Admit): Global Scholars are characterized by their deep interest in the world around them and desire to place themselves in service of humanity. In your view, what is the greatest challenge facing humanity today and how do you envision yourself being part of the solution? 500 words maximum

“You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake.” – Jeannette Rankin. Throughout recorded human history, war has persevered from culture to culture, country to country, and person to person.

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Honors: AU Honors students are distinguished by their sense of intellectual curiosity, both inside and outside of the classroom. Tell us what you are most curious about, and how that curiosity has influenced your life thus far. (300 words)

“Speaker 2, draw!” As I closed and opened my eyes, a slip of paper made its way in front of me. “How can the international community quell the crisis between Abiy Ahmed’s government and the TPLF?” Pan

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EC Essay

My time in international extemporaneous speaking, a debate event where competitors only have half an hour to prepare and memorize a speech explaining a scenario, has exposed me to every type of intern

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Prompt: Write a letter to a figure of importance to you (scholar, artist, activist, scientist, politician, etc.).

Dear Mr. Buttigieg. Almost a decade ago, you became the mayor of South Bend. Over two years ago, at 37, you became the first major gay candidate for President. Today, you are the Secretary of Transpo

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Why are you interested in the major you indicated as your first choice major?

Investing, portfolio management and analysing the stock market have been interests of mine ever since childhood. When I turned eight, my father presented me with a proposal. However much I saved of my

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Describe how your experiences, perspectives, talents, and/or your involvement in leadership activities (at your school, job, community, or within your family) will help you to make an impact both in and out of the classroom while enrolled at UT.

When I first arrived at [School Redacted], I sought out competitive extemporaneous speaking (or just Extemp) to broaden my worldview while working through my stutter and becoming part of something gre

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The core purpose of The University of Texas at Austin is, "To Transform Lives for the Benefit of Society." Please share how you believe your experience at UT-Austin will prepare you to Change the World” after you graduate.

“Money makes the world go round.” For years, finance and business has been treated by the worlds academics as an industry that contributes to global crises, namely climate change and wealth inequality

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Please share background on events or special circumstances that you feel may have impacted your high school academic performance, including the possible effects of COVID-19.

Far before the coVID-19 pandemic brought the world to its knees, I witnessed debilitating illness of my own. During my freshman year, I was diagnosed with pneumonia. Three times. For three months, I

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"Describe the new information (not already included in your original admissions application) that should be considered by the appeals committee, and why.”

Since I applied to UT back in November, my duties, responsibilities & life have changed a significant deal. Since the beginning of the school year, I’ve served as [School Redacted]’s Extemp Captain.

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ApplyTexas A, Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?

As an immigrant whose high school experience began only a year after I arrived in the United States, as a boy with a stutter who pursued extemporaneous speaking, and as an autistic student who pursued

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