Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Tell me stories of the river, of what sways with the seaweed in its depths. Reaching for its highest leaves, I trace the mottled branches of an arrayán tree outstretched over Río Calle-Calle. Clumsil

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

The crayfish peeks at me, its shell glittering as sunlight reflects off its aluminum can home. While durable, the can corrodes, contaminating the crayfish’s aquatic environment—a frustrating paradox. 

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Why Yale

I’m transported to Valdivia, Chile, my mother’s hometown, through the faint scent of the ocean on Hillhouse. I think of the sea as my mother and I approach Kroon Hall, where we find a circle of studen

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Essays

Thought and environment transcend their physical and biological limitations; the two endlessly interact as processes that know no test of time or space. This is the controlling notion of David Kraka

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Chosen essay

A.  While I ground my efforts in preserving the Earth, I look to the stars so I can ensure that a habitable planet B exists; I share this need with my exoplanet research group, or “transit team.” Toge

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Supplemental Essay

“We’re gonna need the poop shovel!”  I dart out of the public restroom, the stench of disinfectant and damp paper towels clinging to my uniform. Outside, the lake is ablaze with the reflection of th

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Agriculture and Life Sciences Response

N = (R*)(Fp)(Ne)(Fl)(Fi)(Fc)(L) This convoluted string of variables is the Drake Equation. It is, in essence, a mathematical approach to the search for extraterrestrial civilizations. More so, it is

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Research Response

While I ground my efforts in preserving the Earth, I look to the stars so I can ensure that a habitable planet B exists; I share this need with my exoplanet research group, or “transit team.” Together

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Supplement Essay 2

“We’re gonna need the poop shovel!”  I dart out of the public restroom, the stench of disinfectant and damp paper towels clinging to my uniform.  Outside, the lake is ablaze with the reflection of t

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

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Please be sure to respond to both parts of the following question: Why are you interested in Syracuse University and how do you see yourself contributing to a diverse, inclusive and respectful campus community?

“We’re gonna need the poop shovel!”  I dart out of the public restroom, the stench of disinfectant and damp paper towels clinging to my uniform. Outside, the lake is ablaze with the reflection of th

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If RIT could create any course tailored to your interests, what would that course be about and what would you give as its title? Please provide a course title and brief description.

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Why are you interested

“We’re gonna need the poop shovel!”  I dart out of the public restroom, the stench of disinfectant and damp paper towels clinging to my uniform.  Outside, the lake is ablaze with the reflection of t

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