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.

Shhh...my roommates are sleeping. S ome are on their tummies and others sucking on their pacifiers . Under the gaze of my superhero, Elizabeth Blackwell, I crunched through my AP Comparative Governmen

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Short Answer Essay

As an avid camper and nature fanatic, Dartmouth’s campus is my dream come to life! Yet, it is Dartmouth’s plentiful academic opportunities and rich culture that most inspire me. Exploring my interdisc

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Short Response Essay

As a STEM girl, I believed the solution to most social ills, including poverty, lay in technological advancement. But AP Comparative Government opened my eyes to the impact political stability, educat

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Arts and Sciences Response

Visiting Ithaca in December of 2017, I immediately fell in love with Cornell’s Roman architecture, the near-frozen creeks, and waterfalls throughout the campus. Standing beneath the soaring spires, I

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Prompt Essay:

“Why can’t people just get the dang vaccine!?” I exclaimed to my postdoc Angela while carefully preparing the semi-dry transfer, my experiment’s next step.  After dozens of cold emails to biological

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Academic Interest

I thrive at the intersection of two very different worlds, artistic creativity and  biological research. Through interdisciplinary studies at USC, I hope to merge these worlds to advance the biologica

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DLAS Essay

As a STEM girl, I believed the solution to most social ills, including poverty, lay in technological advancement. But in AP Comparative Government, I grasped the positive impacts political stability,

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

At Boston University, I plan to continue pursuing my interest in HIV research by studying with Dr. Hisashi Akiyama, whose work in HIV pathogenesis aligns closely with my future research focus. After l

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Trustee Scholars Essay Response

“‘No condom? 6,000 Rands.’ She sold her life for less than $400 USD.” The National Geographic magazine slipped from my hands and fell onto my nightgown-clad lap. In 5th grade, under the warm glow of m

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The Admission Committee is interested in getting to know each student as well as possible through the application process. Please respond to each of the following prompts. Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.

In 6th grade, I stumbled across a shocking National Geographic article, exposing myself to the dark reality of South Africa’s HIV epidemic.  Back then, I thought that modern medicine treated every i

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you?

As a nature fanatic, Rice University’s lush plant-life along with its medieval Byzantine architecture is my dream campus come to life! However, it’s Rice’s glowing academic opportunities and cozy comm

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Rice is lauded for creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for all members of our campus community. The Residential College System and undergraduate life are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural tradition each student brings. What life perspectives would you contribute to the Rice community?

Ki-Aikido’s  Yokomenuchi Kokyunage, Shomenuchi Shihonage, and Kategori Ikkyo have been part of my life for nearly a decade. These “redirection” techniques that I’ve honed over the years embody the pea

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essay response

In 6th grade, I stumbled across a shocking National Geographic article, which exposed me to the dark reality of South Africa’s HIV epidemic. Through the glossy pages, I felt the pain and hopelessness

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Familiarity with SCU

I first stepped foot onto campus on a warm spring day for a Speech and Debate tournament. Over the course of the day, I fell in love with the Spanish architecture present on campus. As I did more rese

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Mission statement reflection

In 6th grade, I stumbled across a shocking National Geographic article, which exposed me to the dark reality of South Africa’s HIV epidemic. Through the glossy pages, I felt the pain and hopelessness

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Supplemental Essay

In 6th grade, I stumbled across a shocking National Geographic article, which exposed me to the stark reality of South Africa’s HIV epidemic. After learning that 38 million people are impacted by HIV,

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

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Historical moment or event

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you excited about learning

“Mom, Mom! I got an interview!” I shouted excitedly into my phone, sprinting down the high school steps. After dozens of cold emails to biological research labs, I finally landed an interview with Pro

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Note to future roommate

Hey Roommate! First thing’s first: I always have a jar of colorful Japanese star candies on my desk. Feel free to pop by and take a few!  Now, let’s go: 1. Ready? Set? HIKE! I’ve been camping si

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Something meaningful to you and why

Here are my favorite memories: April 2014, Lassen: What a day. The visitor center wasn’t selling firewood. Solution? A three part chain: Benjamin collecting dry grass, Christine delivering the grass

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Additional Intellectual Experiences

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EC Essay

“Find your message and the fear will fade,” I tell each new crop of often-reticent students. My freshman year participation in Toastmasters Youth Leadership Programs (YLP) greatly increased my confide

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List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

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List the titles of the books, essays, poetry, short stories or plays you read outside of academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

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We’re interested in learning about some of the ways that you explore your interests. List some resources and outlets that you enjoy, including but not limited to websites, publications,  journals, podcasts, social media accounts, lectures, museums, movies, music, or other content with which you regularly engage.

Podcasts: The Daily Stoic, Entiende Tu Mente, Women of Impact; Think Fast, Talk Smart; No Stupid Questions, Brief Audiobook, Perfectly Imperfect Lectures/Speakers: Master Shi Heng Yi, Mel Robbins, J

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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and live in a community with a wide range of perspectives. How do you or would you learn from and contribute to diverse, collaborative communities?

Through decade-long study of Ki-Aikido, I learned the importance of recognizing the factors that shape people’s beliefs, respecting all perspectives, and finding common ground. Through life experience

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Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.

Columbia’s Roman Classical architecture and urban setting is my dream campus come to life! However, it’s Columbia’s lush academic opportunities and cozy communities that draw me in the most.  Columb

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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.

In 6th grade, I stumbled across a shocking National Geographic article, which exposed me to the stark reality of South Africa’s HIV epidemic. Drawn to the illness’s complexities and race for a cure, I

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If you are submitting a science research abstract, please upload it here.

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Penn Main Essay 1

Academically, I live at the intersection of two very different worlds: biomedical research and public policy. I strive to merge these worlds for the advancement of global health. Multifaceted and inte

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Penn Main Essay 2

I believe art has the unstoppable ability to bring people together. Through creating collages with Mom in my childhood and painting murals with my art class, I realized art is a powerful vehicle for c

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In 150 to 250 words, please write a short response on the topic selected. You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source.

Through decade-long study of Ki-Aikido, I learned the importance of recognizing the factors that shape people’s beliefs, respecting all perspectives, and finding common ground. Through life experience

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"Why Northwestern" Statement:

Northwestern’s lake view and traditional Gothic architecture is my dream campus come to life! However, it’s the academic opportunities and cozy communities that draw me in the most.  Northwestern’s

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