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.

NPR “Kris’s Truth Is Here to Stay.” May 3, 2027 “Who thought to give this man an entire display?” “In my forty years of critiquing, never have I heard an idea so foolish!” One could say Kris [Name

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Why Yale

I believe that Yale’s commitment to connecting unique disciplines is what truly attracts me to the school. While I am intrigued by several majors that Yale offers, I am particularly fascinated by the

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Essays

Are benevolent acts truly benevolent if one needs the motivation to do it? This question has been ruminating in my mind for years, and I have considered it more closely since I became the co-president

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Chosen essay A.

At the start of almost every German class, we would sit around a circle and sing a Xavier Naidoo classic: Dieser Weg. While I had bellowed this anthem all year, it was not until my sophomore year that

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Why do these areas appeal to you?

It can be extremely easy to assume that computer programs carry no prejudice. After all, they are merely a combination of zeros and ones! While apps and software rarely explicitly discriminate against

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What inspires you?

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You are teaching a Yale course. What is it called?

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Yale’s residential colleges regularly host conversations with guests representing a wide range of experiences and accomplishments. What person, past or present, would you invite to speak? What question would you ask?

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Yale students embrace the concept of ‘and’ rather than ‘or’, pursuing arts and sciences, tradition and innovation, defined goals and surprising detours. What is an example of an “and” that you embrace?

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List the titles of the required readings from academic courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

A Raisin in the Sun; Der Besuch der Alten Dame; Biedermann und die Brandstifter; my life as; Digging; The 1619 Project; The Economy; Jazz; Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Frankenstein; Herr der Diebe; Never

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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.

Vox Video: Are We Automating Racism?; How Norway designed a more humane prison; Why this Russian gas company sponsors soccer teams; Walking while black; Comedians have figured out the trick to coverin

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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?

On one Sunday afternoon this fall, I accepted an invitation to join a meeting called Justice Café. I listened to my peers speak about their experiences with the disciplinary system, how it failed to h

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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.

During my first ever computer science class, my teacher introduced me to computer programming with a speech from computer scientist Joy Buolamwini titled, We're Training Machines to be Racist. The Fig

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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 believe that Columbia’s commitment to connecting unique disciplines is what truly attracts me to the school. While I am intrigued by several majors that Columbia offers, I am particularly fascinated

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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)

During my first ever computer science class, my teacher introduced me to computer programming with a speech from computer scientist Joy Buolamwini titled, We're Training Machines to be Racist. The Fig

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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)

In December of 2021, a few student leaders called for a community meeting after anonymous students put up signs on campus detailing horrific encounters of racial abuse. While attending, I eventually r

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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)

When I arrived at [School Redacted], the first club I signed up for was [Organization Redacted], a sustainability and technology club that has provided me with some of my most rewarding experiences in

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Why UMass Amherst?

It can be extremely easy to assume that computer programs carry no prejudice. After all, they are merely zeros and ones! While programs rarely explicitly discriminate against marginalized communities,

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Why these Majors

The dedication to sustainability shared among the administration, faculty members, and students truly attracts me to UMass Amherst. As co-president of an environmental club and a participant in many o

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The Brandeis community is a diverse group of critical thinkers defined by their ability to dive deeper into their learning by questioning, analyzing, evaluating, creating, critiquing and seeking other perspectives. Share an example of how you have used your own critical thinking skills on a specific subject, project, idea or interest. (250 words max.)

Are benevolent acts truly benevolent if one needs external motivation to engage? This question has been ruminating in my mind for years, and I have considered it more closely since I became the co-pre

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Why Dartmouth?

The dedication to arts shared among the Dartmouth community truly attracts me to the College. I am intrigued by the Creative Collective because it brings together students from different artistic back

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Short Response Essay: In the aftermath of World War II, Dartmouth President John Sloane Dickey, Class of 1929, proclaimed, “The world’s troubles are your troubles … and there is nothing wrong with the world that better human beings cannot fix.” Which of the world’s “troubles” inspires you to act? How might your course of study at Dartmouth prepare you to address it?

It can be easy to assume that computer programs carry no prejudice. After all, they are merely a combination of zeros and ones! While apps and software rarely explicitly discriminate against marginali

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EC Essay

When I arrived at [School Redacted], the first club I signed up for was [Organization Redacted], a sustainability and technology club that has provided me with some of my most rewarding experiences in

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How do you hope to use your college education?

During my first ever computer science class, my teacher introduced me to computer programming with a speech from computer scientist Joy Buolamwini titled, We're Training Machines to be Racist. The Fig

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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 about 250 words)

It can be incredibly easy to assume that computer programs carry no prejudice. After all, they are merely a combination of zeros and ones! While apps and software rarely explicitly discriminate agains

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Extracurricular Activity and Work Experience Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (Please respond in about 150 words)

When I arrived at [School Redacted], the first club I signed up for was [Organization Redacted], a sustainability and technology club that has provided me with some of my most rewarding experiences in

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Your Voice Please respond to each question in an essay of about 250 words. At Princeton, we value diverse perspectives and the ability to have respectful dialogue about difficult issues. Share a time when you had a conversation with a person or a group of people about a difficult topic. What insight did you gain, and how would you incorporate that knowledge into your thinking in the future?

During December of 2021, several students secretly put up signs across campus detailing horrific encounters of racial abuse at [School Redacted]– some occurred decades ago, some from only last year. A

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to service and civic engagement. Tell us how your story intersects (or will intersect) with these ideals.

On one Sunday afternoon this fall, I accepted an invitation to join a meeting called Justice Café. I listened to my peers speak about their experiences with the disciplinary system, how it failed to h

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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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Arts and Sciences Response

During my first ever computer science class, my teacher introduced me to computer programming with a speech from computer scientist Joy Buolamwini titled, We're Training Machines to be Racist. The Fig

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