The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? (650 words)

I am covered in holes. Tiny, microscopic holes paint every extremity with small dots of blood, my body a canvas of gaps that tell a story only I can see. For most of my childhood, I lived in the shad

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Gratitude Question (150-200 words)

Dear Coach Tomlin, Never mind all-time greats like Ben Roethlisberger or Terry Bradshaw—you’re my favorite Steeler. Your iconic interviews never fail to make me laugh, but beyond the humor, I’ve rea

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Community Question (150-200 words)

At Penn, I’ll immerse myself in a vibrant community where I can explore my passions for music, food, and scientific outreach. Music has always been a sanctuary where creativity and collaboration thr

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Arts and Science Essay (150-200 words)

After my mother’s breast cancer diagnosis, I became even more impassioned to study biology, specifically the cellular mechanisms driving cancer. I hope to use Penn’s research opportunities to their fu

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