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. (650)

The catfish has just been caught from the river. "Ewww, what's that smell? Did someone throw up?" I was very confused. I didn't smell anything strange, and just started to debone my Ca Kho, a Vietname

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In the past 3 to 4 years, what experience(s) have you had (inside or outside of the classroom) related to your selected first-choice major or academic interest? (150)

In CS classes, I started small with in class assignments, like draw this box, or make an interactive choose your own adventure. Over time, though, I found a passion for larger, more ambitious projects

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How does your selected first-choice major relate to your future career goals? (150)

I see CS as the stepping stone to reach into other fields and make an impact on the world. Educational apps like Khan Academy use CS to create incredible interactives to teach math. I've seen AlphaFol

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You have selected a second-choice major. Please explain your interest in that major or your overall academic or career goals. (150)

Math has been my bread and butter for the past decade. I thoroughly enjoy all types of math, from contest math to the differential equations and linear algebra I'm learning about this year. I've parti

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Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech? (300)

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Please provide an essay that explains why you chose your intended program of study. What interests you the most about this major? Please be specific - those evaluating these essays are highly interested in your response. If Undecided, what areas of study do you look forward to studying in college? (500)

Compile. Main.java:5: error: ';' expected. That was my first of many missing semicolons. In CS classes, I started small with in class assignments, like draw this box, or make an interactive choose yo

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Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences.(250)

It’s weird to think that handing out Subway sandwiches to a group of rambunctious middle schoolers would be fun, yet there I was, having the time of my life. In 8th grade, I was enamored with math te

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Why are you interested in Illinois Institute of Technology? (250)

On my first visit to IIT for [Organization Redacted] selective enrollment test, I was mesmerized by the immersive architecture and beautiful campus. All around me, I knew great things happened here. O

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Tell us why you are pursuing your selected major. If you are undecided on a major, tell us about the academic areas of interest to you. (250)

In CS classes, I started small with in class assignments, like draw this box, or make interactive choose your own adventures. Over time, though, I found a passion for larger, more ambitious projects t

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Have you ever walked through the aisles of a warehouse store like Costco or Sam’s Club and wondered who would buy a jar of mustard a foot and a half tall? We’ve bought it, but it didn’t stop us from wondering about other things, like absurd eating contests, impulse buys, excess, unimagined uses for mustard, storage, preservatives, notions of bigness…and dozens of other ideas both silly and serious. Write an essay somehow inspired by super-huge mustard.

As soon as I got my lunch, I knew I was screwed. Those Sam's Club employees had conned me. All I asked for was a hotdog with mustard, relish, and pickles, no ketchup because I'm a loyal Chicagoan. I

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How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.

During my first (of many) visits to the Museum of Science and Industry, we drove past blocks of ivy-covered buildings swarmed with maroon-dawning students. When I asked my dad why there were so many p

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Describe the world you come from; for example, your family, clubs, school, community, city, or town. How has that world shaped your dreams and aspirations? (250)

Chicago has everything you want in a city, from beautiful parks to incredible diversity and just about every single type of cuisine you can name. Unfortunately, it also has everything you don’t want

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Pick what field of study at MIT appeals to you the most right now, and tell us more about why this field of study appeals to you. (100)

I’m choosing Computer Science due to its overlapping presence everywhere in the world. From educational apps like Khan Academy to uses in visualizing and modeling pandemics, I’ve seen firsthand how it

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We know you lead a busy life, full of activities, many of which are required of you. Tell us about something you do simply for the pleasure of it. (250)

3…2…1… Liftoff. I’m flying away to the vast reaches of space, exploring first the moon, then Mars, Jupiter, and beyond. I’m not in the year 2080. I’m on my Minecraft server, playing the modpack Greg

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At MIT, we bring people together to better the lives of others. MIT students work to improve their communities in different ways, from tackling the world’s biggest challenges to being a good friend. Describe one way in which you have contributed to your community, whether in your family, the classroom, your neighborhood, etc. (250)

It’s weird to think that handing out Subway sandwiches to a group of rambunctious middle schoolers would be fun, yet there I was, having the time of my life. In 8th grade, I was enamored with math te

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Tell us about a significant challenge you’ve faced or something that didn’t go according to plan that you feel comfortable sharing. How did you manage the situation? (250)

I was leading a workshop at [Organization Redacted], an annual CS event similar to CodeDay. [Name Redacted], the event coordinator, was leading the beginner workshop of about 50 students while I was t

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (50)

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How did you spend your last two summers? (50)

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What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed? (50)

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Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family. (50)

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Name one thing you are looking forward to experiencing at Stanford. (50)

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The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. (250)

Marvel’s What If…? is one of my favorite shows. It explores the multiverse and shows the consequences of one change to the central timeline. The idea of "what if" scenarios playing out in real life h

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Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate – and us – get to know you better. (250)

Hey… I'm Ryan, your new roommate, a CS major from Chicago, and I'm looking forward to meeting you. Let’s go over logistics. If you're cool with it, I’m taking the bottom bunk. I’m afraid of heights,

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Tell us about something that is meaningful to you and why. (250)

It’s weird to think that handing out Subway sandwiches to a group of rambunctious middle schoolers would be fun, yet there I was, having the time of my life. In 8th grade, I was enamored with math te

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Tell us about a time or experience in which you encountered failure. (250)

I was leading a workshop at [Organization Redacted], an annual CS event similar to CodeDay. [Name Redacted], the event coordinator, was leading the beginner workshop of about 50 students while I was t

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Tell us about a life situation, media story, or topic – beyond or outside of a classroom or formal assignment – that has captivated you, inspired your curiosity, and lead you to delve more deeply into learning about a subject on your own. (250)

Marvel’s What If…? is currently one of my favorite shows. It explores the multiverse and shows the consequences of a single change to the central timeline. The idea of "what if" scenarios playing out

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Tell us about how you have collaborated with and worked together within a small group of your peers on some task or endeavor in the past, or about how you imagine you will work with your Caltech peers in the future. (250)

I arrived late to one of my first Code Days and was shuffled into a group already hard at work on their 3D portal game project. Flustered, we made awkward introductions and talked through how they wou

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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)

Compile. Main.java:5: error: ';' expected. That was my first of many missing semicolons. In CS classes, I started small with in class assignments, like draw this box, or make an interactive choose yo

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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)

I stood nervously in front of a daunting 7 story tall [School Redacted]. This was my first [Organization Redacted], an event that brings together some of the greatest CS students in Chicago together t

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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)

It’s weird to think that handing out Subway sandwiches to a group of rambunctious middle schoolers would be fun, yet there I was, having the time of my life. In 8th grade, I was enamored with math te

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