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

My feet were planted to the stage. I winced as the spotlights glared into my eyes. As I finished my solo, the auditorium became silent. The only sound that could be heard was my faint breathing amplif

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Why us? (Max: 250 Words)

When the Palestinian side of my family visited the United States, we found our ability to communicate thwarted by an opaque wall known as the language barrier. As my cousin, Dana, sketched a picture o

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We would like to know more about your interest in NYU. What motivated you to apply to NYU? Why have you applied or expressed interest in a particular campus, school, college, program, and or area of study? If you have applied to more than one, please also tell us why you are interested in these additional areas of study or campuses. We want to understand - Why NYU? (400-word maximum)

When the Palestinian side of my family visited the United States, we found our ability to communicate thwarted by an opaque wall known as the language barrier. As my cousin, Dana, sketched a picture o

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Considering your ability to control your own motivation and behavior, how have past experiences helped build your courage and resilience to persist in the face of academic and life challenges so that, once these storms pass, you can emerge in the continued pursuit of your goals? (250 words max)

I sat in the CVS bathroom, my mind racing, and my stomach rumbling. I was supposed to be on set directing my short film “Brainfreeze” one hour ago, but I couldn’t stand up without having the urge to v

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