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.

It’s lunch rush at the restaurant, and I sit in the tiny corner booth folding menus, blasting Fetty Wap’s Trap Queen through my headphones for the fortieth time. The afternoon unfolds as usual: my han

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Penn Main Essay 1

Can you predict how good an NBA player will be from their draft pick? Is there a correlation between the strictness of social distancing measures and Covid cases in the counties of [Place Redacted]? U

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Penn Main Essay 2

I’m addicted to listening to stories. That’s why I became a prefect, why I became a RA for the [Redacted Content] program, and why I decided to help the [Organization Redacted] program with the Welles

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Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might use the Open Curriculum to pursue them while also embracing topics with which you are unfamiliar. (200-250 words)

After cultivating a wide range of interests in the fields of economics, data science, and journalism throughout my high school career, I’m excited to explore those areas with the incredible academic f

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Brown’s culture fosters a community in which students challenge the ideas of others and have their ideas challenged in return, promoting a deeper and clearer understanding of the complex issues confronting society. This active engagement in dialogue is as present outside the classroom as it is in academic spaces. Tell us about a time you were challenged by a perspective that differed from your own. How did you respond? (200-250 words)

My sophomore spring, I talked to a [School Redacted] student who had participated in the Chicago protests. While the protestors were gathered peacefully downtown, the police department locked up subwa

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Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy. (200-250 words)

Giving back to the communities that I was once a part of brings me joy. [Redacted Content], a summer bridge program at [School Redacted], undeniably aided my transition to private school, but I always

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Prompt Essay:

My sophomore spring, I talked to a [School Redacted] student who had participated in the Chicago protests. While the protestors were gathered peacefully downtown, the police department locked up subwa

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Academic Interest

After cultivating a wide range of interests in the fields of economics, data science, and journalism throughout my high school career, I’m excited to explore those areas with the incredible academic f

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DLAS Essay

I listened in awe. I looked at my phone again, just to make sure the Voice Memos app was still running. I tried to move my phone closer to [Name Redacted] as inconspicuously as possible—I wanted to ma

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Most students choose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that’s developed over time – what passion or inspiration led you to choose this area of study? (300 word maximum)

Can you predict how successful an NBA player will be from their draft pick? Is there a correlation between the strictness of social distancing measures and Covid cases in the counties of [Place Redact

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Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience? (300 word maximum)

My academic career can be compared to my aunt’s soup: a medley of strange ingredients that combine to give the soup a unique flavor. Over the past four years, the culmination of my own “ingredients” h

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Consider your application as a whole. What do you personally want to emphasize about your application for the admission committee’s consideration? Highlight something that’s important to you or something you haven’t had a chance to share. Tell us, don’t show us (no websites please). (300 word maximum)

I’m a student who values community. [Redacted Content], a summer bridge program at [School Redacted], undeniably aided my transition to private school, but I always wished I was closer to my RAs so I

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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.

My knees ached. I took the binders out of the cardboard box and barely managed to fit them all on the shelf. I walked back to the U-boat and my trainer handed me another box.  When I came home after

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

Can you predict how good an NBA player will be from their draft pick? Is there a correlation between the strictness of social distancing measures and Covid cases in the counties of [Place Redacted]? U

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Note to future roommate

Hi future roommate! I just want to apologize ahead of time for the mess. I know there’ll probably be a lot of clutter and paintbrushes around the room, but it’s because I’m trying to learn how to pa

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Something meaningful to you and why

Giving back to the communities that I was once a part of is incredibly meaningful to me. [Redacted Content], a summer bridge program at [School Redacted], undeniably aided my transition to private sch

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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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Podcasts:

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Lectures:

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Publications:

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Movies/Documentaries:

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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?

I didn’t need to check in on the students every night; after 10:45, I was free to go back to my room. But I did it anyway. It’s what I would’ve wanted my RAs to do back when I was in the [Redacted Con

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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.

Can you predict how good an NBA player will be from their draft pick? Is there a correlation between the strictness of social distancing measures and Covid cases in the counties of [Place Redacted]? U

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

Can you predict how good an NBA player will be from their draft pick? Is there a correlation between social distancing measures and Covid cases in the counties of [Place Redacted]? Using data science,

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Why Yale

My academic career can be compared to my aunt’s soup: a medley of strange ingredients that combine to give the soup a unique flavor. Over the past four years, the culmination of my own “ingredients” h

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Essays

I listened in awe. I looked at my phone again, just to make sure the Voice Memos app was still running. I tried to move my phone closer to [Name Redacted] as inconspicuously as possible—I wanted to ma

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Chosen essay

A)  [Redacted Content], a summer bridge program at [School Redacted], undeniably aided my transition to private school, but I always wished I was closer to my RAs so I would have felt comfortable en

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"Why Northwestern" Statement:

With the incredible academic flexibility offered by Northwestern’s quarter system, I’ll be able to pursue my dream of studying economics while also exploring my other interests in data science and jou

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Why NYU

Can you predict how good an NBA player will be from their draft pick? Is there a correlation between the strictness of social distancing measures and Covid cases in the counties of [Place Redacted]? U

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What you are interested in studying and why

My interest in economics and data science stems from the ability to study relevant real-world issues. Real people shoulder the consequences of international relations and lives are affected by the suc

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Prompt 1: Indicate any special talents or skills you possess. (250 words)

SEO, which stands for search engine optimization, is a strategy that helps a website rank higher in Google. Similarly, I hope to optimize my college experience by continuing to develop the web design

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Georgetown College: What does it mean to you to be educated? How might Georgetown College help you achieve this aim? (Applicants to the Sciences and Mathematics or the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics should address their chosen course of study.)

My academic career can be compared to my aunt’s soup: a medley of strange ingredients that combine to give the soup a unique flavor. Over the past four years, the culmination of my own “ingredients” h

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Prompt 2: Briefly discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which you have been most involved. (approximately 1/2 page, single-spaced)

I’m a student who values community. [Redacted Content], a summer bridge program at [School Redacted], undeniably aided my transition to private school, but I always wished I was closer to my RAs so I

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Why Tufts?

With the flexible curriculum at Tufts, I’ll be able to pursue my dream of studying economics while also exploring my other interests in data science and journalism. I’m particularly interested in th

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Where are you on your journey of engaging with or fighting for social justice?

During my sophomore spring, I talked to a [School Redacted] student who had participated in the Chicago protests. While the protestors were gathered peacefully downtown, the police department locked u

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