Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. (650 words)

Find the integral of secant cubed. Evaluating the integral of the secant alone was enough of a beast, but the addition of the power made this particular task seem absurd. Sitting at my desk in class,

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As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably? Please indicate up to three. Other Academic Interests? Other Academic Interests? Why do these areas appeal to you? (100 words)

Chemistry, Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Mathematics I love learning how concrete chemical principles drive natural processes and then seeing those concepts at work in the lab. It also fasci

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Why Yale (125 words)

I’ve always learned best by working with peers. When my brother, a sophomore, repeatedly emphasized how Yale distinguishes itself by promoting a collaborative, intellectual academic environment, I kne

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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 or fewer)

In Shakespeare’s comedy The Merchant of Venice, how do you interpret Shylock—as a comic villain or tragic hero? I first saw him as the tragic hero, a good man whose vengefulness led to his demise. Ye

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Reflect on your engagement with a community to which you belong. How do you feel you have contributed to this community? (250 words or fewer)

When I enter that office, I can’t help but smile, regardless of whether the room is filled with laughter or focused silence. Spending twelve hours a week with the same fourteen people in a small room

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What inspires you? (200 characters or fewer)

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Yale’s residential colleges regularly host conversations with guests representing a wide range of experiences and accomplishments. What person, past or present, would you invite to speak? What question would you ask? (200 characters or fewer)

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You are teaching a Yale course. What is it called? (200 characters or fewer)

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Most first-year Yale students live in suites of four to six people. What do you hope to add to your suitemates’ experience? What do you hope they will add to yours? (200 characters or fewer)

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