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.

“They could have been from my village.” That’s what I thought when my 6th-grade teacher spoke about the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway – the first transcontinental railroad in the countr

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Please indicate any special talents or skills you possess.

I am able to hurl a 44-pound rock 150 feet down a sheet of ice onto a tiny white dot. For each shot, I must calculate the ideal speed, spin, and sweeping required to hit my target – all in the span

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Briefly discuss the significance to you of the school or summer activity in which you have been most involved.

I joined my school’s debate club in grade eight, unsure what to expect. Little did I know that this decision would shape the next five years of my life – and beyond. Once I experienced the thrill of

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As Georgetown is a diverse community, the Admissions Committee would like to know more about you in your own words. Please submit a brief personal or creative essay which you feel best describes you and reflects on your own background, identity, skills, and talents.

I was born into a family of first-generation immigrants from China who moved to Canada for economic opportunity and to escape political oppression. For the first few years of my life, I lived in a low

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Georgetown College of Arts and Sciences: A liberal arts education from the College of Arts & Sciences involves encounters with new concepts and modes of inquiry. Describe something (a class, a book, an event, etc.) that changed your thinking. (Applicants to the sciences, mathematics, public policy or languages are encouraged to include examples related to that field.)

Sometimes, the best lessons in life are those you desperately try to avoid. When my 10th-grade self learned that I had been placed in photography class at school, I panicked. As someone whose photog

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Would you like to be considered for the Global Gap Year Fellowship? No Would you like to be considered for the Joint Degree Program with National University of Singapore? Yes Would you like to be considered for the Russian Flagship Program? No Would you like to be considered for the Summer Study Abroad Fellowship? Yes Do you want to be considered for Carolina Spring Forward? Yes Why do you want to participate in the global opportunities you’ve selected, and in what ways are you hoping to grow through the experience(s)?

The solutions to poverty aren’t a one size fits all package. If I want to fully understand the ins and outs of destitution, I must observe and analyze them in different contexts. UNC’s study abroad

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Discuss one of your personal qualities and share a story, anecdote, or memory of how it helped you make a positive impact on a community. This could be your current community or another community you have engaged.

As a curler of eight years, I understand the importance of balancing short-term and long-term goals. A common strategy in the game is “take two, give one.” Translated into non-curler speak, this means

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Discuss an academic topic that you’re excited to explore and learn more about in college. Why does this topic interest you? Topics could be a specific course of study, research interests, or any other area related to your academic experience in college.

I’ve lived on both sides of my hometown. A child of immigrant parents, I grew up in a working-class neighborhood during my formative years. Once my parents established roots in Canada and climbed the

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What about your individual background, perspective, or experience will serve as a source of strength for you or those around you at UVA? Feel free to write about any past experience or part of your background that has shaped your perspective and will be a source of strength, including but not limited to those related to your community, upbringing, educational environment, race, gender, or other aspects of your background that are important to you.

I’ve seen both sides of my hometown. My parents were first-generation Chinese immigrants who moved to Canada for economic opportunity in 1999. For the first few years of my life, I lived in a lower-cl

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Academic areas at Emory

I vividly remember my experiences as a five-year-old, squishing six family members into a single apartment, playing with friends who struggled to buy new clothes, and attending my free community pre

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Please answer one of the following questions: Reflection is a central tenet of Emory University's values. Craft a personal email giving advice to yourself in your first year of high school. Please provide your response to your second selection here

17 Dear Ryan, Welcome to high school. Don’t get too comfy, because you’ll be out of here in no time!  At the moment you’re reading this in September 2019, you’re only a few months away from a life

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Life experiences / contribute to Harvard

For the first few years of my life, I grew up in a working-class neighborhood. I still vividly recall squishing six family members into a single apartment, my old friends who struggled to buy new cl

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Intellectual experience

Canada is known for its diversity. Not only ethnically, but ideologically as well. I never realized how philosophically sheltered I was until I landed in Winnipeg to compete in Ethics Bowl Nationals. 

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EC/employment/travel/family experiences

I joined my school’s debate club in grade eight, unsure what to expect. But once I experienced the thrill of delivering passionate arguments, I fell in love. Debate became a fun extracurricular wher

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Education plans

I plan to work as a research specialist for UNESCO to discover ideal educational policies and investigate potential solutions to poverty caused by youth truancy and lack of educational resources a

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Roommate intro

Dear roommate, I’m so excited to be rooming with you this upcoming year! Before we meet, I want to tell you a few things about myself.  I might not see you immediately: I’ll be busy exploring camp

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at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way: A.B. As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in 250 words or fewer)

My childhood upbringing has made me curious about various methods society can adopt to fight poverty.  I still vividly remember my experiences as a five-year-old, squishing six family members into

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In which program of study do you think you would like to major at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way: Politics

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indicate which minor or certificate program might interest you: Quantitative Economics In which second program of study do you think you would like to major at Princeton? Your choice is not binding in any way: Princeton School of Public and International Affairs In addition to the major you noted above, please indicate which second choice minor or certificate program might interest you: East Asian Studies Princeton allows students to apply for admission with or without SAT or ACT scores. Students who do not submit standardized test scores will not be at a disadvantage in the admission process. I have submitted or will submit ACT or SAT scores, and would like them to be considered as part of my application Your Voice Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you? (500 words or fewer)

I was born into a family of first-generation immigrants from China who moved to Canada for economic opportunity and to escape political oppression back home after participating in the 1989 Tiananmen

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I want to share that proof at Princeton.

While competing with the Princeton Debate Panel, I can offer a new perspective to competitive rounds, creating stronger cases. While leading a grassroots project to combat food insecurity in New Jer

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals? (250 words or fewer)

“Thanks for treating me like a human.” I never thought that I’d hear those words in my life. Yet, here I was, in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside – Canada’s poorest postal code – handing out socks an

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More About You Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

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What brings you joy?

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

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List a selection of texts, resources and outlets that have contributed to your intellectual development outside of academic courses, including but not limited to books, journals, websites, podcasts, essays, plays, presentations, videos, museums and other content that you enjoy. Books/Essays

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TV Shows

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Museums

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Application

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Music

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A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia’s diverse and collaborative community.

For the first few years of my life, I grew up in a working-class neighborhood. I still vividly recall squishing six family members into a single apartment, my old friends who struggled to buy new cl

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In college, students are often challenged in ways that they could not predict or anticipate. It is important to us, therefore, to understand an applicant's ability to navigate through adversity. Please describe a barrier or obstacle you have faced and discuss the personal qualities, skills or insights you have developed as a result.

While I was explaining the features of a piston-powered engine, my level two cadets were quickly getting sick of my discourse on airplane engines.  2 My 14-year-old students had all joined the air c

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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.

I want to attend a school that doesn’t just teach me, but also cares about me – Columbia is the gold standard. Whether it be Columbia’s PE requirement or lifetime career advising, it’s clear that th

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What attracts you to your preferred areas of study at Columbia College?

I will likely never need to calculate the moon’s rotation or paint the next Mona Lisa, but as a functioning member of society, I will certainly need to understand differing perspectives, question my

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Have you completed research with a faculty member or mentor in an academic discipline such as science, engineering or other academic interests (e.g., humanities, social sciences or languages)? Yes Please complete the following questions regarding your research experience. Where was the research conducted? Online due to the COVID-19 pandemic Describe your time commitment to this research 2-3 hours of research weekly, followed by 5-6 hours of writing weekly Describe your specific research responsibilities and contributions Compiled all data through public records, did all the writing; faculty was

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abstract? No

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A b s t r a c t

T h e 2 5 2 s e c o n d a r y s c h o o l s i n B r i t i s h C o l u m b i a h a v e v a r y i n g r e s o u r c e s t o e d u c a t e t h e i r s t u d e n t s . R e c e n t r e s e a r c h h a s

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1 . I n t r o d u c t i o n

W i t h e d u c a t i o n r e m e r g i n g a s a h e a v i l y d e b a t e d t o p i c i n t o d a y ’ s p o l i t i c a l e n v i r o n m e n t , t h e q u a l i t y o f e d u c a t i o n t h a t s

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What academic areas fit your interests or goals most comfortably? Political Science Other Academic Interests? Ethics, Politics and Economics Other Academic Interests? Humanities A topic or idea that excites you related to your academic interests?

I look forward to discovering policies that will eradicate poverty.  While strolling the streets in Mexico, I saw a poor old woman sitting on the curb, selling dolls for the equivalent of pennies. I

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Consider Testing Yes Why Yale

Growing up in a working-class community, I’ve seen fellow Vancouverites drive past my block and ignore my daily struggles. After moving to a more well-off neighborhood, I struggled to understand my

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1. What inspires you? Johannes Brahms took 21 years to write his 1st Symphony in pursuit of

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create art As a curler of eight years, I’d teach “Curing Pressure With Curling.” In each class, we would play curling and converse before each shot about

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3. Who has had a significant influence & what impact? Ken Sim ran for mayor of Vancouver in 2018 and lost. His bipartisan attitude & practicality inspired me. While volunteering on his campaign

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4. Something about you My extreme baseball fandom led me to create a collection of 15

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Essay

Prompt 1 I was selected to represent Canada at an international debate tournament in Cambridge, marking the first time I visited Europe. In Cambridge, I began making new friends with fellow debate

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Gratitude Question

Abe, When I decided to create a free food pantry in my community, I didn’t know where to start. With my limited woodwork experience, I was puzzled by how the pantry’s pieces should fit together an

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Application

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Community Question

Growing up in a working-class community and moving to a more well-off neighborhood a few years later, I’ve lived on both ends of the socioeconomic spectrum. On each end, life was very different, b

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Arts and Science Essay

I vividly remember my experiences as a five-year-old, squishing six family members into a single apartment, playing with friends who struggled to buy new clothes, and attending my free community pre

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Why Duke?

I’ve never set foot on Duke’s campus, but its online info sessions and the students I’ve talked to have painted a clear picture for me. Duke is a welcoming and vibrant campus where nobody is left be

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Application

1 Ethics Bowl was supposed to be an event where different teams would discuss their opinions on controversial philosophical issues, such as the Land Back movement. By exchanging viewpoints and compr

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Being Different optional essay response

For the first few years of my life, I grew up in a working-class neighborhood. I still vividly recall squishing six family members into a single apartment, my friends who struggled to buy new clothes,

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First-choice academic interest: Public Policy Analysis Second-choice academic interest: Philosophy, Politics & Economics Academic Interest Statement

I will likely never need to calculate the moon’s rotation or paint the next Mona Lisa, but as a functioning member of society, I will certainly need to understand differing perspectives, question my

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Question 1 1. At Pomona, we celebrate and identify with the number 47. Share with us one of your quirky personal, family or community traditions and why you hold on to it. Essay #1 response:

I used to sleep with all my stuffed animals so none of them feel left out. I used to have rows of stuffies lined up on my bed against my wall; now, I only hold one in my arms every night.  As I grew

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Question 2 2. Reflecting on a community that you are part of, what values or perspectives from that community would you bring to Pomona?

16 Essay #2 response As a curler of eight years, I understand the importance of balancing short-term and long-term goals. A common strategy in the game is “take two, give one.” Translated into non

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Personal experiences short essay

I was born into a family of first-generation immigrants from China who moved to Canada for economic opportunity and to escape political oppression after participating in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pr

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Optional short essay questions 2) Interdisciplinary culture, 5) Individual background

16 2) Interdisciplinary culture As a curler of eight years, I’d teach “Curving with Curling.” Each class, we would play a game of curling and discuss shot strategy and shooting mechanics to maximi

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5) Individual background

I still vividly recall squishing six family members into a single apartment and attending a free community preschool because of my family’s financial situation. Growing up with this socioeconomic bu

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Communities Essay

I’ve seen both sides of my hometown. I was born into a family of first-generation immigrants who moved to Canada to escape political oppression after participating in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protest

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Why that College or School?

I vividly remember my experiences as a five-year-old, squishing six family members into a single apartment, playing with friends who struggled to buy new clothes, and attending my free community p

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Short Answer Prompt Vanderbilt University values learning through contrasting points of view. We understand that our differences, and our respect for

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Short Response

In March, I was selected to represent Canada at Cambridge Schools Debate Tournament due to my semifinal finish at Canadian BP Debate Nationals. In Cambridge, I began making new friends with fellow deb

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Primary School, College, or Program of Interest College of Arts and Science (CAS) Primary Area of Study Public Policy Alternative School Asian/Pacific/American Studies (College of Arts and Science),

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Liberal Studies Core Yes 1st Choice First-Year Campus of Interest London 2nd Choice First-Year Campus of Interest Madrid 3rd Choice First-Year Campus of Interest Florence New York Campus Housing I would like to live on campus at NYU

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MLK Essay

I founded GYP Debate Club in 2022 when I learned that many of my school’s debate club members couldn’t afford the thousands of dollars in tuition required to afford classes at a high-quality debate

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Lenape No HEOP interest No Inspiration Essay Share a short quote and person not on this list, and why the quote

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Inspirations Essay Text

“Thanks for treating me like a human.” I never thought that I’d hear those words in my life. Yet, here I was, in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside – Canada’s poorest postal code – handing out socks an

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