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.

When I walked into Michael’s 9 years ago, the smell of scented pinecones permeated the air. My mom insisted that we go to purchase a box to keep all my birthday letters in. Not caring about sentiment,

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

The sound of glass breaking snapped my eyes open. My dad had fallen asleep at the wheel and rear-ended the car ahead. As our nerves struggled to calm in the adjacent ditch, I replayed the event repeat

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Why Yale

My extensive comparison chart couldn’t capture the best elements of Yale. As I watched student vlogs and read the Yale Daily News, I imagined my own student experience in a week. After waking up, I wa

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Essays

Which number is higher: infinity or nine? The correct answer is nine. In calculus, infinity is a concept meaning infinite values, not one huge number.    The concept of infinity sparked my curiosity

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Chosen essay

A) During quarantine, I grew bored of the same vlogs and workout videos. Scrolling through YouTube, I stumbled upon “God’s Menu MV,” a Stray Kids song. Curiosity got the best of me, and in minutes,

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Penn Main Essay 1

The sound of glass breaking rang in my ears as I opened my eyes. My dad had fallen asleep at the wheel and crashed into the car in front of us. As our nerves struggled to calm in the adjacent ditch, I

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Penn Main Essay 2

There’s a special connection necessary when people interact with a language barrier. When I discovered K-pop, I learned not every expression, joke, and implication can effectively translate to English

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Academic Interest Statement

Which number is higher: infinity or nine? The correct answer is nine. Infinity is a concept meaning infinite values, not one huge number.    The concept of infinity sparked my curiosity when my teac

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Essay response:

During quarantine, I grew bored of the same videos. Scrolling through YouTube, I stumbled upon “God’s Menu MV,” a Stray Kids song. Curiosity got the best of me, and in minutes, I was down a rabbit hol

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Essay 2

Women on the Way to Success (WOWS) is a women’s community service and leadership organization. Our projects serve many communities, including Cape Day for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta patients and

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Extracurricular Activities

I go to Rockdale Magnet School, known for its great research opportunities and tight-knit community. It offers many AP courses, has amazing teachers, and diverse organizations. As great as it is, like

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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)

Paying attention to how my therapist communicated with me piqued my interest in psychology. I stayed up researching forensic, educational, and clinical psychology. From psychoanalyzing criminals to id

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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)

“A pep rally?!” Students looked back at me, watching my expression change from a smile to a frown after hearing today’s agenda. I've never liked pep rallies. Being pulled away from the comfort of a sm

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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)

During quarantine, I grew bored of watching the same vlogs and workout videos. Scrolling through YouTube, I came across “God’s Menu MV,” a Stray Kids song. Curiosity got the best of me, and before I k

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What about being a student at Boston University most excites you? (250 word maximum)

After spending early mornings getting dressed to be on camera for class, I realized I have been most excited about psychology in high school. Our personality tests, small experiments, and interactive

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Kilachand Honors College Essay Response

Through Kilachand Honors College’s approach of interdisciplinary problem-solving, my worldview will be expanded. As I learn alongside individuals with different academic and personal interests, I will

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The Admission Committee is interested in getting to know each student as well as possible through the application process. Please respond to each of the following prompts. Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.

The sound of glass breaking snapped my eyes open. My dad had fallen asleep at the wheel and rear-ended the car ahead. As our nerves struggled to calm in the adjacent ditch, I replayed the event repeat

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Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you?

As Peer Mentor President, my favorite event is Just Dance night with incoming freshmen, forming bonds with new students and parents. When I learned of Rice Vibe, the focus on community development thr

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Rice is lauded for creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for all members of our campus community. The Residential College System and undergraduate life are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural tradition each student brings. What life perspectives would you contribute to the Rice community?

During quarantine, I got bored with watching the same vlogs and workout videos. Scrolling through YouTube, I came across “God’s Menu MV,” a Stray Kids song. Curiosity got the best of me, and before I

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The college admissions process can create anxiety Essay

The joy of manipulating and killing my family is my favorite thing about holidays. I struggle to hold my poker face every time I hear my family accusing each other of being the mafia. I innocently obs

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If these inanimate objects could speak, how would your room, car, or computer describe you?

Sensitive. Creative. Loved. Exhausted. Intelligent. Clean. My room would use these words to describe me.   My room watches me cry over both trivial and important things. My room watched me binge-wat

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Please list your primary extracurricular and community service activities.

- STEAM Camp Counselor - Peer Mentor President - Counseling Intern - WOWS President (Women's club) - Camera Club Co-President - Green Team Vice-President (Environmental club) - Rockdale Yo

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Why Duke?

With a major in Psychology (Bachelor of Arts) and a minor in Korean, I plan to focus on the intersection of human behavior and language at Duke. Classes such as “Political Psychology” and “The Self an

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Share a Perspective Response

One day, I was scrolling through TikTok, and I saw a video about a school’s cultural night. My first thought was “Wow! Their outfits are so pretty!” Then, I was overcome with jealousy. I thought that

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Most significant challenge society faces

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Last two summers

2020: Decorating my room, watching bowling competitions, babysitting my cousins, planning Freshmen Retreat, learning French from my sister, starting a tomato garden  2021: Learning K-pop dances, res

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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.

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One thing you are looking forward to at Stanford

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

Which number is higher: infinity or nine? The correct answer is nine. In calculus, infinity is a concept meaning infinite values, not one huge number.    The concept of infinity sparked my curiosity

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Note to future roommate

12:47 AM   Hi roomie! Sorry for the email this late, inspiration strikes at strange times. Before we connect at the New Student Orientation, here are some things about me:   First, I love music. I

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Something meaningful to you and why

Manipulating and killing my family is my highlight of the holidays. I struggle to hold my poker face every time I hear my family accusing each other of being the mafia. Innocently observing, I watch p

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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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We’re interested in learning about some of the ways that you explore your interests. List some resources and outlets that you enjoy, including but not limited to websites, publications,  journals, podcasts, social media accounts, lectures, museums, movies, music, or other content with which you regularly engage.

Podcasts: Teenage Therapy and Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain Music: Stray Kids, Gorillaz, Adele, Mac Miller Social Media: ApplyingtoCollege and Columbiacheerleading Video Essays: The Neuros

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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?

During quarantine, I grew bored of the same vlogs and workout videos. Scrolling through YouTube, I stumbled upon “God’s Menu MV,” a Stray Kids song. Curiosity got the best of me, and in minutes, I was

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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.

As a Columbia student, my intellectual curiosity and intersectional identity will feel safe and genuinely cultivated within a community full of diverse ideas and people.   In high school classes suc

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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.

The sound of glass breaking rang in my ears as I opened my eyes. My dad had fallen asleep at the wheel and crashed into the car in front of us. As our nerves struggled to calm in the adjacent ditch, I

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Short Answer Essay

When I become a therapist, I can attribute my success to the boundlessness of this “small college”. Intimate class settings like Neuroscience of Stress promote student collaboration and thought-provok

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Short Response Essay

During quarantine, I grew bored of watching the same vlogs and workout videos. Scrolling through YouTube, I came across “God’s Menu MV,” a Stray Kids song. Curiosity got the best of me, and before I k

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Chose to apply

At Agnes Scott, I could visit France and learn about fashion and ethics or visit Peru and learn about coffee and culture. I could use the SUMMIT leadership training to hone my communication skills and

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At Agnes Scott, we believe that leadership is more than position. Describe at least one quality of leadership that you have learned in high school, either through direct experience or by observation of another leader?

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What global issue can you imagine yourself addressing during your time at Agnes Scott?

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Community Service Project

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Admired Leader

Candy Zheng was my peer mentor, the camera club president, the Women on the Way to Success (WOWS) vice president, and a friend to me. Candy helped me study, when I’m sure she had harder classes to wor

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Why Tufts?

As a psychology major, I hope to participate in cutting edge research and learn about why humans behave the way we do. Tufts has a unique approach to psychology, one that combines researching, advisin

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How have the environments or experiences of your upbringing – your family, home, neighborhood, or community – shaped the person you are today?

Manipulating and killing my family is my favorite thing about holidays. I struggle to hold my poker face when I hear my family accusing each other of being the mafia. I innocently observe the game, wa

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